What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to New Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to New Forest is to bus via Tesco Superstore which costs £4 - £8 and takes 3h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to New Forest?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to New Forest is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and New Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to New Forest. However, there are services departing from WestQuay and arriving at St Thomas Mores Church via Blue Boar Row and North Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and New Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to New Forest. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Bedwyn via Reading and Newbury. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.

How far is it from Southampton to New Forest?

The distance between Southampton and New Forest is 102 miles. The road distance is 45.9 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to New Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to New Forest without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 46m and costs £40 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to New Forest?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Southampton to New Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to New Forest bus from?

Southampton to New Forest bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, depart from WestQuay station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to New Forest train from?

Southampton to New Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to New Forest?

The best way to get from Southampton to New Forest is to bus which takes 3h 41m and costs £6 - £11. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 39m.

Where does the Southampton to New Forest bus arrive?

Southampton to New Forest bus services, operated by Salisbury Reds, arrive at New Canal station.

Where does the Southampton to New Forest train arrive?

Southampton to New Forest train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.

Can I drive from Southampton to New Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to New Forest is 46 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Southampton to New Forest.

Where can I stay near New Forest?

There are 509+ hotels available in New Forest.

Southampton to New Forest - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to New Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Swindontrain
3. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Five Alls Courtbus X5
2h 46m
£40–70
Bus via Tesco Superstore
cheapest
1. Take the bus from WestQuay to Endless Streetbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to Tesco Superstorebus 8 / ...
3h 53m
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from WestQuay to New Canalbus X7 / ...
2. Take the bus from Blue Boar Row to North Streetbus X5 / ...
3h 41m
£7–10
Drive 45.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to New Forestcar 45.6 mi
1h 8m
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southampton to New Foresttaxi 45.6 mi
1h 8m
£200–240
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Newburytrain Reading - Newbury / ...
3h 39m
£35–58
Line 1 bus, line 75 bus
1. Take the bus from Bargate to Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 75
4h 27m
£6–10

Southampton to New Forest by train and bus

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Distance: 101.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and New Forest, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a bus from WestQuay to St Thomas Mores Church via New Canal, Blue Boar Row, and North Street in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Savernake Hospital via Reading, Newbury, Bedwyn, and Railway Station in around 3h 39m.

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