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How to get fromSouthampton to Wakefieldby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Wakefield Westgatetrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 58m
    £94–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 131 / ...
    7h 50m
    £46–112

  3. Drive 222.6 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Wakefieldcar car 222.6 mi
    3h 47m
    £55–79

  4. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    4h 10m
    £89–197

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Southampton Central - Leeds / ...
    4h 3m
    £130–190

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgatetrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h
    £135–191

  7. Fly Southampton Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane SOU - LBA
    6h 8m
    £80–202

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgatetrain train
    5h 34m
    £94–324

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Wakefield Westgatetrain train
    5h 29m
    £144–288

Southampton to Wakefield by train, subway, and foot

Calendar232Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Wakefield Westgate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Wakefield Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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