How to get from London to Southampton
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Southampton by price and travel time.
- 107 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 52m
- 65 train departures a day with South Western Railway
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
52m
direct
Train
€17
Cheapest
1h 15m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Southampton. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 107 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €6, on Thu, Oct 15.
107 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 21 | 52mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €6Omio catalogue, Oct 21 | 1h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€13Omio catalogue, Oct 2152m · directSee Train details
- Bus€6Omio catalogue, Oct 211h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
London to Southampton: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1London Heathrow Airport T5 - → Southamptonbus
FlixBus·1h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from London to Southampton
South Western Railway runs 65 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:18 and the last at 23:44.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Railwaytrain | 65 | 05:18 | 23:44 |
| FlixBusbus | 31 | 07:30 | 22:10 |
All departuresSouth Western Railway
- 05:18
- 05:25
- 06:30
- 06:37
- 06:42
- 06:49
- 07:03
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 07:23
- 07:35
- 08:05
- 08:08
- 08:12
- 08:35
- 09:05
- 09:09
- 09:12
- 09:35
- 10:05
- 10:09
- 10:12
- 10:35
- 11:05
- 11:09
- 11:12
- 11:35
- 12:05
- 12:09
- 12:12
- 12:35
- 13:05
- 13:09
- 13:12
- 13:35
- 14:05
- 14:09
- 14:12
- 14:35
- 15:05
- 15:09
- 15:12
- 15:19
- 15:35
- 16:05
- 16:09
- 16:12
- 16:19
- 16:35
- 17:05
- 17:09
- 17:20
- 17:35
- 18:05
- 18:14
- 19:12
- 19:22
- 20:12
- 21:12
- 22:12
- 22:15
- 23:12
- 23:44
All departuresFlixBus
- 07:30
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 08:40
- 09:25
- 09:40
- 09:45
- 10:40
- 10:45
- 10:55
- 11:40
- 11:55
- 14:15
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 16:15
- 16:30
- 18:30
- 19:10
- 19:25
- 19:30
- 20:10
- 20:15
- 20:25
- 20:55
- 21:10
- 21:15
- 21:55
- 22:10
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 21
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLondon Heathrow Airport T5 --SouthamptonBook →South Western RailwayClapham Junction-SouthamptonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, South Western Railway; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Southampton works
Start with a FlixBus bus from London Heathrow Airport T5 - to Southampton, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
London to Southampton: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Southampton?
The most useful route takes about 1h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Southampton?
The first train with South Western Railway leaves at 05:18 and the last at 23:44, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Southampton?
65 a day with South Western Railway, between 05:18 and 23:44.
When is the first bus from London to Southampton?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:30 and the last at 22:10, from London Heathrow, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from London to Southampton?
31 a day with FlixBus, between 07:30 and 22:10.
Which station does the bus from London to Southampton leave from?
London Heathrow with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Southampton from London?
About 107 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Southampton cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €6 to €9. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run London to Southampton?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, South Western Railway.
Can you get from London to Southampton without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 1h 13m.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Southampton?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026