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

The cheapest way to get from York to Southampton is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between York and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

Is there a direct train between York and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from York to Southampton. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from York to Southampton?

The distance between York and Southampton is 271 miles. The road distance is 245.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from York to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Southampton bus from?

York to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from York station.

Where do I catch the York to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from York to Southampton?

The best way to get from York to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 8h 2m.

Where does the York to Southampton bus arrive?

York to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the York to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from York to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Southampton is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from York to Southampton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 50m
£84–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from York to London Heathrow Airportbus Ukn14
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
8h 2m
£37–71
Drive 244.2 mi
1. Drive from York to Southamptoncar 244.2 mi
4h 15m
£60–86
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 55m
£100–214
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from York to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 18m
£144–206
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3h 56m
£111–260
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 56m
£106–344
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 41m
£97–350

York to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 269.3 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from York to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 2m.

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