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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tamworth to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £81.
Distance: 193 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£81 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m 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 Tamworth to Southampton:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tamworth to Southampton costing on average £81.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around £81 compared to roughly £39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£42. The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 50m 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 Southampton from Tamworth by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Tamworth to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Tamworth to Southampton:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tamworth to Southampton costing on average £81.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tamworth and Southampton as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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