How to travel from Swindon to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Southampton is around 103km (64 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Swindon to Southampton by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Southampton Central.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Southampton.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance103km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Southampton by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).

The distance between Swindon and Southampton is around 103km (64 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (48 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Swindon 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 Swindon to Southampton is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Southampton. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Swindon and Southampton with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 1h 55m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Swindon and Southampton. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Swindon and Southampton. We recommend that you take a taxi to Southampton. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Swindon and Southampton. The distance is around 103km (64 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 Swindon to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around £30 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Southampton

Transport options from Swindon to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
£30($35)
5 times a week131km (81 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
£145($170)
on demand103km (64 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£18($21)
on demand103km (64 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