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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Southampton is to bus via Southampton Central Station which costs £8 - £16 and takes 3h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Watford and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Watford to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Southampton Central via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Watford to Southampton?

The distance between Watford and Southampton is 93 miles. The road distance is 80.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Watford to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Southampton bus from?

Watford to Southampton bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Town Hall station.

Where do I catch the Watford to Southampton train from?

Watford to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, depart from Watford Junction station.

Train or bus from Watford to Southampton?

The best way to get from Watford to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Watford to Southampton bus arrive?

Watford to Southampton bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Watford to Southampton train arrive?

Watford to Southampton train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Watford to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Southampton is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Watford to Southampton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junctiontrain Watford Junction - East Croydon / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
2h 20m
£39–88
Bus via Southampton Central Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061
3h 32m
£9–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra3
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
3h 26m
£14–33
Drive 80.3 mi
1. Drive from Watford to Southamptoncar 80.3 mi
1h 29m
£20–29
Train via Queen's Park station
1. Take the train from Watford High Street to Queens Park (London)train Watford Junction - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 33m
£47–124

Watford to Southampton by train

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Distance: 92.9 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Southampton Central via Clapham Junction in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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