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Compare train and bus for Doncaster to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€46 Average price Cheapest | €94 Average price |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Doncaster to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Doncaster to Southampton
Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Doncaster to Southampton.

You can get from Doncaster to Southampton 2 different ways: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Southampton from Doncaster is by taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€26).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Doncaster to Southampton:
Taking a bus costs $26 (€23) less than taking a train, which costs on average $54 (€49) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Doncaster to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 54 min.
There are alternative travel options to Southampton that take longer:
Bus takes 7 h 45 min on average.
Southampton is approximately 180 miles (291 km) away from Doncaster.
The average frequency per day from Doncaster to Southampton is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Southampton from Doncaster as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Doncaster to Southampton:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Doncaster to Southampton:
- You can travel by bus from Doncaster to Southampton with National Express, and you can find National Express Doncaster to Southampton tickets for $28 (€26) on Omio.
- You can travel from Doncaster to Southampton by train with CrossCountry, LNER, First Hull Trains or South Western Railway. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $54 (€49) with First Hull Trains from Doncaster to Southampton.
Yes, there are direct routes from Doncaster to Southampton with the following travel companies:
- You can book a direct bus with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Southampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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