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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Southampton is to bus via Leicester which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Southampton is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Southampton Central via Newcastle, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Southampton?

The distance between Sunderland and Southampton is 319 miles. The road distance is 314.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Sunderland to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Southampton bus from?

Sunderland to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Southampton train from?

Sunderland to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Southampton?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Sunderland to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sunderland to Southampton train arrive?

Sunderland to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Southampton is 315 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Sunderland to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Southampton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Southampton?

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Sunderland to Southampton - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Sunderland to Southampton by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly to Southampton Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2h 33m
Bus via Leicester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Asdabus
2. Take the bus from Leicester to London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5bus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
10h 14m
£44–82
Train
1. Take the train from Newcastle to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 20m
£121–210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 815
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
8h 34m
£69–166
Drive 313.1 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Southamptoncar 313.1 mi
5h 15m
£78–112
Bus, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
4h 28m
Bus, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Fawcett Street to Newcastle Airport Terminalbus
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane NCL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 54m
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 19m
£172–253

Sunderland to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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5h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 317.4 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Southampton Central via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 8h 34m.

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