How to travel from Southampton to London

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €14.

Distance: 112 km

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€28

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€11

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2h 17m

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1h 47m

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3h 23m

Average total duration

2h 53m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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South Western Railway

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Southampton to London

How to get from Southampton to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Southampton to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM2h10
Southampton Central (SOU)
12:55PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
131One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:15AM2h10
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:25AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

South Western RailwayP60981
08:30AM1h23
Southampton Central (SOU)
09:53AMLondon Waterloo (WAT)
371One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SouthernP42231 · W60036
08:20AM2h55
Southampton Central (SOU)
11:15AMLondon Victoria (VIC)
231One-way
1 transfer
SouthernP42231 · P41216_W60036
08:20AM2h55
Southampton Central (SOU)
11:15AMLondon Victoria (VIC)
271One-way
1 transfer
SouthernP42237 · P41222_W60039
08:50AM2h55
Southampton Central (SOU)
11:45AMLondon Victoria (VIC)
271One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM1h55
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
12:55PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)
131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:45AM2h40
Southampton Central (SOU)
01:25PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h25
Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
01:25PMLondon, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to London is a bus with an average price of €5.

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to London:

A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to London costing on average €14.

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 16m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 10m.

The Southampton to London distance is approximately 112 km.
The average frequency per day from Southampton to London is:
  • Around 31 buses per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and London as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Clapham Junction (CLJ).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Fishbourne and arrive in Portsmouth Harbour.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern, Great Western Rail, Tfl Rail, Cross Country to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to London with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with South Western Railway.
  • 26 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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