The distance between Northampton and Southampton is around 178km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Northampton 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 Euston and then to Southampton Central.
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Take the bus to Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
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There are several options for getting from Northampton to Southampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Northampton and Southampton is around 178km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 152km (95 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Northampton and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Northampton to Southampton is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Northampton and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Northampton and Southampton. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Northampton to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.
London Midland and South Western Railway run train services between Northampton and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Northampton and Southampton. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Northampton to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Central station and Oxford Gloucester Green Bus Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Northampton and Southampton. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Northampton to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to London Euston and then to Southampton Central. instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Northampton and Southampton. The distance is around 178km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Northampton to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | £47($56) | hourly | 236km (146 miles) |
Bus | 3h 50m | £19($22) | once daily | 199km (124 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £31($37) | on demand | 178km (110 miles) |
London Midland
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.