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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Leiston is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Leiston is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Leiston?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station and Old Cattle Market Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Leiston?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Leiston. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Halesworth via Waterloo station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Southampton to Leiston?

The distance between Southampton and Leiston is 181 miles. The road distance is 174.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Leiston without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Southampton to Leiston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Leiston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Leiston train from?

Southampton to Leiston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Leiston?

The best way to get from Southampton to Leiston is to bus which takes 8h 23m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £85 - £180 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Southampton to Leiston bus arrive?

Southampton to Leiston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Southampton to Leiston train arrive?

Southampton to Leiston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Leiston?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Leiston is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Southampton to Leiston.

Where can I stay near Leiston?

There are 1707+ hotels available in Leiston.

Southampton to Leiston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Leiston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
5h 7m
£73–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Cardinal Park Cinemabus 717
4. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
8h 23m
£34–86
Drive 173.5 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Leistoncar 173.5 mi
3h 50m
£43–62
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Norwich International Airport (NWI)plane SOU - NWI
2. Take the bus from Caxton Road to Librarybus
9h 5m
£139–363
Train, bus via Reading
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Liverpool Street Stationtrain
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswichtrain
4. Take the bus from Old Cattle Market Bus Station to Librarybus 64
5h 50m
£89–161
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Halesworthtrain
5h 57m
£86–176

Southampton to Leiston by bus and foot

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180.2 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Library via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Coach Station, Cardinal Park Cinema, and Old Cattle Market Bus Station in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Library via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Stratford station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Halesworth, and Police Station in around 5h 57m.

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