There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Stamford by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 32m£62–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus B22
7h 6m£32–77Drive 147.3 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Stamfordcar 147.3 mi
2h 43m£36–52Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stamfordtrain Birmingham New Street - Cambridge / ...
4h 56m£119–175Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
- Take the train from Barnham to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 4P
6h 18m
Southampton to Stamford by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Stamford is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Stamford is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at All Saints' Church via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Queensgate Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Stamford via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Southampton and Stamford is 171 miles. The road distance is 148.1 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Stamford without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 32m and costs £60 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Southampton to Stamford, including transfers.
Southampton to Stamford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.
Southampton to Stamford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Stamford is to train via London which takes 3h 32m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Stamford, England?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Stamford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Peterborough in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Queensgate Bus Stn 6 times a week. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Horsham to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- greatnorthernrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 603 4852
- [email protected]
- Website
- grandcentralrail.com
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Stamford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Southampton Central to Barnham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Barnham to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Queensgate Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://www.traveline.info/
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Stamford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Queensgate Bus Stn station.
Southampton to Stamford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Stamford is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Southampton to Stamford.
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