What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to South Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to South Downs is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to South Downs?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to South Downs is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and South Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to South Downs. However, there are services departing from Bargate and arriving at Greenway Lane via Bus Station and Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and South Downs?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to South Downs. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Petersfield via Havant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Southampton to South Downs?

The distance between Southampton and South Downs is 38 miles. The road distance is 22 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to South Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to South Downs without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £16 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to South Downs?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Southampton to South Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to South Downs bus from?

Southampton to South Downs bus services, operated by Bluestar, depart from Bargate station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to South Downs train from?

Southampton to South Downs train services, operated by Southern, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to South Downs?

The best way to get from Southampton to South Downs is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £9 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Southampton to South Downs bus arrive?

Southampton to South Downs bus services, operated by Bluestar, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to South Downs train arrive?

Southampton to South Downs train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Havant station.

Can I drive from Southampton to South Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to South Downs is 22 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Southampton to South Downs.

Where can I stay near South Downs?

There are 853+ hotels available in South Downs.

Southampton to South Downs - 5 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to South Downs by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Havanttrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Havant to Petersfieldtrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
1h 46m
£16–38
Drive 21.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to South Downscar 21.8 mi
42 min
£6–8
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Havanttrain Southampton Central - Brighton / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queen Elizabeth Country Parkbus 37
2h 42m
£12–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southampton to South Downstaxi 21.8 mi
42 min
£55–70
Line 1 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bargate to Bus Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Stationbus 67
3h 50m
£7–9

Southampton to South Downs by train and bus

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1h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.9 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and South Downs, Hampshire, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Greenway Lane via Havant, Petersfield, and Station in around 1h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bargate to Greenway Lane via Bus Station and Station in around 3h 50m.

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