How to travel from Oxford to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Oxford and Southampton is around 107km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Oxford 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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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £51($60)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated byNational Express+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance107km (66 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oxford and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Oxford to Southampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £13 ($15).

The distance between Oxford and Southampton is around 107km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 95km (59 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Oxford and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oxford to Southampton is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £13 ($15).

The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Southampton. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oxford and Southampton with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 1h 25m.

CrossCountry run train services between Oxford and Southampton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oxford and Southampton. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oxford and Southampton with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Southampton. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Oxford and Southampton. The distance is around 107km (66 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around £51 ($60).

How do I get from Oxford to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Oxford and Southampton

Transport options from Oxford to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
£51($60)
every 3 hours119km (74 miles)
Bus
1h 40m
£7($8)
twice daily108km (67 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£13($15)
on demand107km (66 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton