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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Weston-super-Mare among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £47 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £47, while a train costs an average of £61.
Distance: 120 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m 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 |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Weston-super-Mare:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Weston-super-Mare costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Weston-super-Mare take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 41m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (2h 20m by train vs 2h 23m by car). Tickets start at around £61 compared to roughly £24 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.
How to get to Weston-super-Mare from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Southampton to Weston-super-Mare 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 Weston-super-Mare are Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Taunton and Newport. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Weston-super-Mare on Omio.
Bristol is known for its maritime past, inventive culture and distinctive street art. Around the harbourside and Clifton, historic landmarks and a strong independent scene give the city an energetic but relaxed feel.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Cardiff is a compact capital known for Welsh culture, Cardiff Castle and the energy of the Principality Stadium. Victorian arcades, civic landmarks and Cardiff Bay give it a character that feels both historic and modern.
Taunton is Somerset’s county town, known for Taunton Castle, riverside walks and a strong cricket tradition. Its market-town centre and Georgian streets give it a calm, practical character.
Newport is a South Wales city known for its industrial past, the Transporter Bridge and riverside setting on the Usk. Regenerated shopping areas and historic sites give it a practical mix of modern city life and local heritage.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Weston-super-Mare:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Weston-super-Mare costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Weston-super-Mare take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 41m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Weston-super-Mare as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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