What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Shirley?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Shirley is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Shirley?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Shirley is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £35 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Shirley?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Shirley Library Wickham Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Shirley?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Shirley. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at East Croydon via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Southampton to Shirley?

The distance between Southampton and Shirley is 85 miles. The road distance is 79.4 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Shirley without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Shirley without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £35 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Shirley?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Southampton to Shirley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Shirley bus from?

Southampton to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Shirley train from?

Southampton to Shirley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Shirley?

The best way to get from Southampton to Shirley is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Southampton to Shirley bus arrive?

Southampton to Shirley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Shirley train arrive?

Southampton to Shirley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Shirley?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Shirley is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Southampton to Shirley.

Where can I stay near Shirley?

There are 19734+ hotels available in Shirley.

Southampton to Shirley - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Shirley by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
1h 39m
£36–80
Drive 78.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Shirleycar 78.9 mi
1h 44m
£19–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to East Croydon Rail Stationbus Sl7
3h 58m
Train via Barnham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Barnham to East Croydontrain Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
3h 3m
£48–97

Southampton to Shirley by train and bus

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1h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 84.8 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Shirley, Greater London, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction hourly. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Shirley Library Wickham Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and East Croydon Rail Station in around 3h 58m.

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