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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 train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a coach costs an average of £32.
Distance: 217 km
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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FAQs: Stafford to Southampton
Travel to Southampton 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 Stafford to Southampton.

This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Southampton:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Stafford to Southampton costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 FlixBus to go to Southampton by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Southampton by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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