There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Tenby by train, bus, or car
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Train via Reading
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Tenbytrain
6h 23m£106–185Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp1
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Roadbus 112 / ...
6h 55m£34–56Drive 198.7 mi
- Drive from Southampton to Tenbycar 198.7 mi
4h 13m£49–71Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tenbytrain Cardiff Central - Pembroke Dock / ...
6h 24m£83–146
Southampton to Tenby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Tenby is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Tenby is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Upper Park Road via Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Tenby. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Tenby via Reading and Swansea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Southampton and Tenby is 263 miles. The road distance is 199.8 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Tenby without a car is to train via Reading which takes 6h 23m and costs £100 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Southampton to Tenby, including transfers.
Southampton to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Tenby is to train via Reading which takes 6h 23m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Tenby, Wales?
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Tenby via Reading and Swansea in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Upper Park Road via Sophia Gardens in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Reading to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–90
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Swansea to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Tenby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Upper Park Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Southampton to Tenby bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.
Southampton to Tenby train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Reading station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Tenby is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Southampton to Tenby.
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