What is the cheapest way to get from Stamford to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Stamford to Southampton is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stamford to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Stamford to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Stamford and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Stamford station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Queensgate Bus Stn and Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Stamford and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Stamford and arriving at Southampton Central via Peterborough, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.

How far is it from Stamford to Southampton?

The distance between Stamford and Southampton is 171 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.

How do I travel from Stamford to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Stamford to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 6m and costs £55 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Stamford to Southampton?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Stamford to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stamford to Southampton bus from?

Stamford to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Queensgate Bus Stn station.

Where do I catch the Stamford to Southampton train from?

Stamford to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.

Train or bus from Stamford to Southampton?

The best way to get from Stamford to Southampton is to train via London which takes 3h 6m and costs £55 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Stamford to Southampton bus arrive?

Stamford to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Stamford to Southampton train arrive?

Stamford to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Stamford to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Stamford to Southampton is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Stamford to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Stamford to Southampton?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 6m
£59–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B22
7h 29m
£32–77
Drive 147.5 mi
1. Drive from Stamford to Southamptoncar 147.5 mi
2h 44m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Stamford to Birmingham New Streettrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 57m
£118–170
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 4P
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Horshamtrain
3. Take the train from Horsham to Barnhamtrain
4. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 15m

Stamford to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 169.6 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Stamford to Southampton Central via Peterborough, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 6 times a week. Tickets cost £29–70 and the journey takes 4h.

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