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

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Southampton is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Coach Station via Leicester and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Leeds to Southampton?

The distance between Leeds and Southampton is 268 miles. The road distance is 234.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leeds to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Leeds to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Southampton bus from?

Leeds to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Southampton train from?

Leeds to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Leeds to Southampton?

The best way to get from Leeds to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Leeds to Southampton bus arrive?

Leeds to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leicester station.

Where does the Leeds to Southampton train arrive?

Leeds to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Southampton is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Leeds to Southampton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Leeds to Southampton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 10m
£96–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Leicesterbus
2. Take the bus from Leicester to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
8h 21m
£33–69
Drive 233 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Southamptoncar 233 mi
3h 57m
£58–83
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 31m
£90–216
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 17m
£136–194
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 53m
£120–221
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4h 38m
£115–275

Leeds to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 266.5 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Leeds to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Coach Station via Leicester and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 21m.

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