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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Southampton is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Flagstone Paving and arriving at Coach Station via The Portobello Inn and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Otford and arriving at Southampton Central via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

How far is it from Stansted to Southampton?

The distance between Stansted and Southampton is 108 miles. The road distance is 99.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Southampton without a car is to train via Otford which takes 2h 26m and costs £55 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Stansted to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Southampton bus from?

Stansted to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Southampton train from?

Stansted to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Otford station.

Train or bus from Stansted to Southampton?

The best way to get from Stansted to Southampton is to train via Otford which takes 2h 26m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Stansted to Southampton bus arrive?

Stansted to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Stansted to Southampton train arrive?

Stansted to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Waterloo East station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Southampton is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Stansted to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2007+ hotels available in Southampton.

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

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Train via Otford
best
1. Take the train from Otford to London Waterloo Easttrain Ashford International - London Charing Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 26m
£57–116
Drive 98.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Southamptoncar 98.5 mi
1h 49m
£24–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
5h 26m
£25–58
Train
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Victoriatrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 22m
£46–102
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from War Memorial to Valley Gardensbus 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
5h 55m
£39–76

Stansted to Southampton by bus, train, and foot

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Distance: 107 mi
Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Southampton Central via Otford, London Waterloo East, and London Waterloo in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £16–40 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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