There are 5 ways to get from Rotherham to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 10m£92–149Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk900 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central Stationbus Uk061 / ...
9h 38m£31–46Bus
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoriabus Ukx010 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
7h 55m£35–55Drive 200.1 mi
- Drive from Rotherham to Southamptoncar 200.1 mi
3h 28m£50–72Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LBA - SOU
7h 48m£95–231
Rotherham to Southampton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Southampton is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Southampton is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Coach Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Southampton Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Rotherham and Southampton is 227 miles. The road distance is 201.3 miles.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £90 - £150.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Rotherham to Southampton, including transfers.
Rotherham to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Rotherham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.
The best way to get from Rotherham to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 7h 55m.
What companies run services between Rotherham, England and Southampton, England?
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Southampton Central via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Coach Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 7h 55m.
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £95–190
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- £95–190
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £70–400
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport via Jersey
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- £100–320
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport via Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £100–360
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Interchange - City Centre to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Southampton Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Rotherham to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Rotherham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Southampton is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Rotherham to Southampton.
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