How to travel from Leeds to Southampton

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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 20m. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $48.

Distance: 200 miles (322 km)

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Driving

$38

Average price

Cheapest

$128

Average price

$85

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 56m

Average total duration

7h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 20m

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30m

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4h 32m

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(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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London North Eastern Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $38 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Southampton:

A bus is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Southampton costing on average $128 (€105).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 26m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Southampton including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds to Southampton among Omio's users.

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from Leeds to Southampton

How to get from Leeds to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Leeds to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX465 · NX032
    11:40 PM9h30
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:10 AMSouthampton, University
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX465 · NX032
    11:40 PM9h30
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:10 AMSouthampton, University
    $381One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayC02161+CrossCountryG01005+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayW35417
    8:10 AM4h37
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:47 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $3031One-way
    3 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC02161+South Western RailwayL80110+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo
    8:10 AM4h41
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:51 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $2111One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayG07964+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayL80254
    8:40 AM4h42
    Leeds station (LDS)
    1:22 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $2111One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayG07964+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Victoria+SouthernC93085+South Western RailwayL80254
    8:40 AM4h42
    Leeds station (LDS)
    1:22 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $2111One-way
    3 transfers
  • National ExpressNX465 · NX032
    11:40 PM9h50
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $381One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX032
    7:00 PM7h45
    Leeds, Coach Station
    2:45 AMSouthampton, University
    $421One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX032
    7:00 PM8h00
    Leeds, Coach Station
    3:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Southampton.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Southampton including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $38 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Southampton:

A bus is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Southampton costing on average $128 (€105).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 26m.

The distance from Leeds to Southampton is approximately 200 miles (322 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Southampton is:
  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Southampton:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Southampton by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leeds to Southampton:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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