How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton is around 191km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £73($86)
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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Sainsbury's and then to Southampton East Park Terrace.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance191km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).

The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton is around 191km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leamington Spa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

CrossCountry run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Sainsbury's. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Stagecoach Midlands and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton. The distance is around 191km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).

How do I get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Southampton

Transport options from Stratford-upon-Avon to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 40m
£73($86)
every 4 hours212km (132 miles)
Bus
4h 35m
£24($28)
5 times a week237km (147 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£22($26)
on demand191km (118 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