The average bus between Southampton and Wakefield takes 8h 42m and the fastest bus takes 7h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton to Wakefield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Southampton and Wakefield. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Wakefield at 12:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Wakefield? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Wakefield station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
Southampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Wakefield bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Book your Southampton to Wakefield bus tickets online with National Express and Arriva UK.
The distance between Southampton and Wakefield is 309.1 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Wakefield Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 50m.