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Compare train and coach for Stafford to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £152.
Distance: 217 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£152 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m 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 Stafford to Southampton:
A coach is £114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Southampton costing on average £152.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 40m.
Tickets start at around £152 compared to roughly £43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-108.78. The journey takes 3h 20m versus 3h 12m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Southampton:
A coach is £114 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Southampton costing on average £152.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and Southampton as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Stafford station (STA) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Coaches mostly depart from Stoke-On-Trent, Hanley Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Southampton by coach.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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