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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Birtley is to bus via London which costs £40 - £65 and takes 10h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Birtley is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Birtley?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Birtley station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Durham Road-Fire Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Newcastle Newgate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Birtley?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Birtley. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Gateshead via Doncaster and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Southampton to Birtley?

The distance between Southampton and Birtley is 353 miles. The road distance is 314.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Birtley without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Southampton to Birtley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Birtley bus from?

Southampton to Birtley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Birtley train from?

Southampton to Birtley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Birtley?

The best way to get from Southampton to Birtley is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £100 and takes 10h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 5h 46m.

Where does the Southampton to Birtley bus arrive?

Southampton to Birtley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton to Birtley train arrive?

Southampton to Birtley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Birtley?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Birtley is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Southampton to Birtley.

Where can I stay near Birtley?

There are 1960+ hotels available in Birtley.

Southampton to Birtley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Birtley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Doncastertrain Southampton Central - Newcastle
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
6h 18m
£130–230
Bus via London
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk061 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
10h 57m
£40–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 815
10h 30m
£55–96
Drive 312.7 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Birtleycar 312.7 mi
5h 14m
£79–114
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 46m
£86–208
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newcastletrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 59m
£153–233
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 20m
£81–311
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 27m
£66–150
Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
5h 28m
£112–278

Southampton to Birtley by train, subway, and bus

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Distance: 350.5 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Birtley, Gateshead, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Durham Road-Fire Station via Doncaster, Newcastle, Central Station, Gateshead, and Interchange in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Durham Road-Fire Station via Heathrow Terminal 5, Newcastle Coach Station, and Newcastle Newgate Street in around 10h 30m.

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