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There are 5 ways to get from Staffordshire to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    4h 39m
    £90–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dale Housebus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus bus 160
    7h 5m
    £29–72

  3. Drive 159.4 mi

    1. Drive from Staffordshire to Southamptoncar car 159.4 mi
    2h 59m
    £39–56

  4. Line 841 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Legge Lane to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus bus
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Crewetrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    4h 40m

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane BHX - SOU
    6h 56m
    £113–215

Staffordshire to Southampton by bus, foot, and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 177.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Staffordshire, England and Southampton, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Stafford to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Canalside Farm to Coach Station via Bus Station, Dale House, Church Centre, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 5m.

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