What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Didcot?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Didcot is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Didcot?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Didcot is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Didcot?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Didcot station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Parkway Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station and Police Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Didcot?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Didcot Parkway. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Southampton to Didcot?

The distance between Southampton and Didcot is 64 miles. The road distance is 56.4 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Didcot without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Didcot without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £27 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Didcot?

The train from Southampton Central to Didcot Parkway takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Didcot bus from?

Southampton to Didcot bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Didcot train from?

Southampton to Didcot train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Didcot?

The best way to get from Southampton to Didcot is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £27 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £60 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Southampton to Didcot bus arrive?

Southampton to Didcot bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Didcot train arrive?

Southampton to Didcot train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Didcot Parkway station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Didcot?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Didcot is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Southampton to Didcot.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Didcot?

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Where can I stay near Didcot?

There are 1125+ hotels available in Didcot.

Southampton to Didcot - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Didcot by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Didcot Parkwaytrain Bournemouth - Didcot Parkway
1h 16m
£27–45
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Gloucester Green Bus Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Police Station to Parkway Stationbus X2 / ...
2h 36m
£14–56
Drive 56 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Didcotcar 56 mi
1h 2m
£14–20
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Didcot Parkwaytrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
1h 25m
£16–43

Southampton to Didcot by train

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 63.8 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Didcot, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Didcot Parkway 5 times a week. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Parkway Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Speedwell Street, and Police Station in around 2h 36m.

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