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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Southampton is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Knucklas and arriving at Southampton Central via Shrewsbury and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Southampton?

The distance between Newcastle and Southampton is 230 miles. The road distance is 152.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Newcastle to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Southampton bus from?

Newcastle to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Southampton train from?

Newcastle to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Knucklas station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Southampton?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £140 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Newcastle to Southampton bus arrive?

Newcastle to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Newcastle to Southampton train arrive?

Newcastle to Southampton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Southampton is 153 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Newcastle to Southampton.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2048+ hotels available in Southampton.

Newcastle to Southampton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle to Southampton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Knucklas to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 57m
£120–194
Drive 151.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newcastle to Southamptoncar 151.8 mi
3h 22m
£37–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
7h 53m
£70–140
Line 461 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mill Street Car Park to Railway Stationbus 461 / ...
2. Take the train from Hereford to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 40m
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Knucklas to Cardiff Centraltrain Shrewsbury - Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 59m
£117–210

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Newcastle, Shropshire, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a vehicle from Newcastle to Southampton Central via Knucklas, Shrewsbury, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newcastle to Coach Station via Newtown Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 53m.

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