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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Southampton is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Southampton Central via Wakefield Westgate, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Southampton?

The distance between Pontefract and Southampton is 267 miles. The road distance is 222.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Pontefract to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Southampton train from?

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

Train or fly from Pontefract to Southampton?

The best way to get from Pontefract to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £80 - £260 and takes 6h 8m.

Where does the Pontefract to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Southampton is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Pontefract to Southampton.

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Pontefract to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 43m
£79–166
Drive 221.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Southamptoncar 221.4 mi
3h 47m
£55–79
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
10h 56m
£68–130
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4h 37m
£90–221
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 35m
£132–193
Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LBA - SOU
6h 8m
£80–259
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
5h 36m
£120–291

Pontefract to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.6 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Southampton Central via Wakefield Westgate, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, KLM, and four other airlines fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU) 4 times a day.

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