What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is to bus which costs £7 - £29 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Coach Station station and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Heathrow Terminal 5 via Reading and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

The distance between Southampton and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is 69 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.

Where do I catch the Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 bus from?

Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 train from?

Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

The best way to get from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs £7 - £29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 2h 6m.

Can I drive from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

Book your Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

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Q: How long does it take to get from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra2
1h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032
1h 30m
£7–29
Drive 62.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5car 62.6 mi
1h 6m
£16–22
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2h 6m
£52–125

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Distance: 68.5 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, England?

National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5 hourly. Tickets cost £12–29 and the journey takes 1h 30m. FlixBus also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Heathrow Terminal 5 via Reading and London Paddington in around 2h 6m.

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