What is the cheapest way to get from West Ham to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from West Ham to Southampton is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Ham to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from West Ham to Southampton is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between West Ham and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from West Ham station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Plaistow Police Station and arriving at Coach Station via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between West Ham and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from West Ham station to Southampton. However, there are services departing from West Ham station and arriving at Southampton Central via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.

How far is it from West Ham to Southampton?

The distance between West Ham and Southampton is 87 miles. The road distance is 85.2 miles.

How do I travel from West Ham to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from West Ham to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65.

How long does it take to get from West Ham to Southampton?

It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from West Ham to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Ham to Southampton bus from?

West Ham to Southampton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from Plaistow Police Station.

Where do I catch the West Ham to Southampton train from?

West Ham to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from West Ham to Southampton?

The best way to get from West Ham to Southampton is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £65 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the West Ham to Southampton bus arrive?

West Ham to Southampton bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Regent Street / St James's station.

Where does the West Ham to Southampton train arrive?

West Ham to Southampton train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from West Ham to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between West Ham to Southampton is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from West Ham to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from West Ham to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Southampton.

West Ham to Southampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from West Ham to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
1h 56m
£33–64
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Plaistow Police Station to Regent Street / St James'sbus N15
2. Take the bus from Regent Street / St James's to Heathrow Terminal 5bus N9
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
4h 35m
£13–64
Drive 84.7 mi
1. Drive from West Ham to Southamptoncar 84.7 mi
2h 4m
£21–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus X4 / ...
4h 51m
£47–72

West Ham to Southampton by subway and train

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Distance: 86.5 mi
Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between West Ham, England and Southampton, England?

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plaistow Police Station to Coach Station via Regent Street / St James's and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 4h 35m.

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