What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to The Lizard?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to The Lizard is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 11h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to The Lizard?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to The Lizard is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and The Lizard?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to The Lizard. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Traboe Cross via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and The Lizard?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to The Lizard. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Falmouth Docks via Westbury (Wilts) and Truro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Southampton to The Lizard?

The distance between Southampton and The Lizard is 260 miles. The road distance is 214.7 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to The Lizard without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to The Lizard without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £180 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to The Lizard?

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Southampton to The Lizard, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to The Lizard bus from?

Southampton to The Lizard bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to The Lizard train from?

Southampton to The Lizard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to The Lizard?

The best way to get from Southampton to The Lizard is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £180 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Southampton to The Lizard bus arrive?

Southampton to The Lizard bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to The Lizard train arrive?

Southampton to The Lizard train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Westbury (Wilts) station.

Can I drive from Southampton to The Lizard?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to The Lizard is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Southampton to The Lizard.

Where can I stay near The Lizard?

There are 4139+ hotels available in The Lizard.

Southampton to The Lizard - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to The Lizard by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Trurotrain London Paddington - Penzance / ...
6h 35m
£182–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B20
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus 36
11h 1m
£41–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Trurobus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus 36
10h 45m
£59–107
Drive 213.4 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to The Lizardcar 213.4 mi
4h 18m
£52–76
Train, bus via Exeter
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Trurotrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Traboe Crossbus 36
9h 25m
£96–204

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Distance: 258.9 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and The Lizard, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to The Lizard via Westbury (Wilts), Truro, and Falmouth Docks in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to The Lizard via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Bus Station, and Traboe Cross in around 11h 1m.

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