There are 4 ways to get from Balcombe to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Balcombe to Brightontrain London Bridge - Brighton / ...
- Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain Brighton - Southampton Central
2h 39m£22–36Drive 69.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Balcombe to Southamptoncar 69.7 mi
1h 25m£17–25Bus
- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 025 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032
3h 27m£28–62Train, bus
- Take the train from Three Bridges to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus X4 / ...
3h 44m
Balcombe to Southampton by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balcombe to Southampton is to drive which costs £16 - £25 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Balcombe to Southampton is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct train from Balcombe to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Balcombe and arriving at Southampton Central via Brighton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Balcombe and Southampton is 79 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.
The best way to get from Balcombe to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Balcombe to Southampton, including transfers.
Balcombe to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Balcombe station.
The best way to get from Balcombe to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 3h 27m.
Balcombe to Southampton train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Brighton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balcombe to Southampton is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Balcombe to Southampton.
What companies run services between Balcombe, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Balcombe to Southampton Central via Brighton in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balcombe to Coach Station via Gatwick Airport, South Terminal Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Balcombe to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Balcombe to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–11
Train from Brighton to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Three Bridges to Portsmouth Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 1865 785400
- info@oxfordbus.co.uk
- Website
- oxfordbus.co.uk
Bus from South Terminal Bus Station to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–11
- Website
- https://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 602 0121
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/portsmouth-fareham-gosport
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