The distance between Derby and Southampton is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby to Southampton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Southampton Central.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
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There are several options for getting from Derby to Southampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Derby and Southampton is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 225km (140 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Derby and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Southampton is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Southampton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
East Midlands Railways, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Derby and Southampton. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Derby to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Derby and Southampton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Southampton Central. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Derby and Southampton. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £87 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £87($105) | hourly | 337km (209 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 3h 25m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 299km (186 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | £25($29) | every 20 mins | 339km (211 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £31($37) | on demand | 271km (168 miles) |
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