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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Wales is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Wales is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Wales?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station and Sheffield Interchange/C6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Wales?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Wales. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Sheffield via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.

How far is it from Southampton to Wales?

The distance between Southampton and Wales is 232 miles. The road distance is 194.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Wales without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Southampton to Wales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Wales bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Wales train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Wales?

The best way to get from Southampton to Wales is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Southampton to Wales bus arrive?

Southampton to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Wales train arrive?

Southampton to Wales train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Wales?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Wales is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Southampton to Wales.

Where can I stay near Wales?

There are 1480+ hotels available in Wales.

Southampton to Wales - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Wales by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Leeds / ...
4h 41m
£97–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus Uk900 / ...
8h 25m
£31–45
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
7h 5m
£37–58
Drive 193.3 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Walescar 193.3 mi
3h 21m
£48–69

Southampton to Wales by train and bus

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Distance: 230.6 mi
Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Birmingham New Street, Sheffield, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Wales Road/Limetree Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield Interchange/C6 in around 7h 5m.

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