How to travel from Windsor to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Southampton is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Windsor 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 Reading and then to Southampton Central.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5 and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance97km (60 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Southampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 2h 30m. 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 £11 ($13).

The distance between Windsor and Southampton is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)

It takes around 1h 15m to get from Windsor 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 Windsor to Southampton is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £11 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Southampton. It typically takes around 1h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Slough and Reading. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 15m.

Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, CrossCountry, South Western Railway and Southern Service run train services between Windsor and Southampton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 1h 15m, 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 Windsor and Southampton. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 Heathrow Terminal 5. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

Reading Buses and National Express run regular bus services between Windsor and Southampton. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

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

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Windsor and Southampton. The distance is around 97km (60 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 Windsor to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 15m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).

How do I get from Windsor to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Southampton

Transport options from Windsor to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 15m
£52($61)
every 3 hours108km (67 miles)
Train via Clapham Junction1h 55m
£49($58)
hourly155km (97 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
£9($11)
5 times a day124km (77 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£11($13)
on demand97km (60 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