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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Kingston upon Thames among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 96 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£37 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest | £19 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to Kingston upon Thames, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Kingston upon Thames:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Kingston upon Thames costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Kingston upon Thames take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 56m.
Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £19 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£18. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Kingston upon Thames from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Southampton to Kingston upon Thames is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Kingston upon Thames are London, Windsor, Guildford, Richmond and Twickenham. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Kingston upon Thames on Omio.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Windsor is a historic Thames-side town known for Windsor Castle and its strong royal identity. Its compact centre, riverside setting and nearby parkland give it a refined but approachable character.
Guildford is a historic Surrey town known for its cobbled High Street, castle and riverside setting on the Wey. Its medieval character sits alongside a lively centre shaped by the University of Surrey and nearby green hills.
Richmond is a leafy Thames-side town in south-west London, known for Richmond Park, Georgian streets and a refined village feel. It blends royal parkland, riverside scenery and historic houses with theatres, cafés and an easy-going local character.
Twickenham is a leafy Thames-side town in south-west London, best known for Twickenham Stadium and English rugby. Beyond the crowds on match days, it has a quieter character shaped by the river, historic houses and nearby Richmond.
Travel to Kingston upon Thames easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Kingston upon Thames.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Kingston upon Thames:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Kingston upon Thames costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Kingston upon Thames take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 56m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Kingston upon Thames as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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