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

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Wales by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 40m
    £119–170

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sheffield Interchange - City Centrebus bus Uk905 / ...
    9h 13m
    £34–70

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 160
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus 131 / ...
    6h 47m
    £39–95

  4. Drive 193.3 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Walescar car 193.3 mi
    3h 20m
    £48–69

  5. Fly from Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4h 28m
    £93–214

  6. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 53m
    £75–166

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, 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 Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 51m
    £99–340

Southampton to Wales by train and bus

Calendar111Weekly Services
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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 40m. 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 6h 47m.

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