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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Wellingborough to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £101.
Distance: 163 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £101 Average Price | £33 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Wellingborough to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Wellingborough to Southampton:
A coach is £74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wellingborough to Southampton costing on average £101.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 55m.
Tickets start at around £101 compared to roughly £33 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£68. The journey takes 2h 41m versus 2h 35m 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 Wellingborough by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Wellingborough to Southampton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Wellingborough to Southampton:
A coach is £74 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wellingborough to Southampton costing on average £101.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 55m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wellingborough and Southampton as scheduled services by can vary by season or day of the week.
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