The average train between York and Southampton takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 25m. There is an hourly train service from York to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between York and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Southampton at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from York to Southampton? 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 train from York to Southampton. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Southampton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
York to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your York to Southampton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between York and Southampton is 340.3 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from York to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 50m.