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Compare coach and train for Romford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Romford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £44, while a train costs an average of £44.
Distance: 134 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 0m by train vs 2h 24m by car). Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £25 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get to Southampton from Romford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Romford to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
14:582h21Romford17:19Southampton£361One-way0 changes
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14:582h21Romford17:19Southampton£361One-way0 changes
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14:582h21Romford17:19Southampton£361One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Romford to Southampton
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Romford and Southampton as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Romford station (RMF) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with South Western Railway, CrossCountry to go to Southampton by train.
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