How to travel from Leeds to Southampton

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from Leeds to Southampton

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

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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 ExpressNX561 · NX032
08:10AM7h50
Leeds, Coach Station
04:00PMSouthampton, University
$431One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX561 · NX032
07:00PM7h45
Leeds, Coach Station
02:45AMSouthampton, University
$401One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LNERY11695+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailV44613+CrossCountryC72479
09:10AM4h33
Leeds station (LDS)
01:43PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1421One-way
3 transfers

Other options

LNERY11691+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61408
08:10AM4h39
Leeds station (LDS)
12:49PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1281One-way
2 transfers
LNERY11695+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61413
09:10AM4h42
Leeds station (LDS)
01:52PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1281One-way
2 transfers
CrossCountryC75199 · C72481
09:22AM5h21
Leeds station (LDS)
02:43PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
$1291One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX561 · NX032
08:10AM8h10
Leeds, Coach Station
04:20PMSouthampton, Coach Station
$431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX561 · NX032
01:30PM8h00
Leeds, Coach Station
09:30PMSouthampton, University
$431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX561 · NX032
06:45AM8h05
Leeds, Coach Station
02:50PMSouthampton, Coach Station
$451One-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 ways to get from Leeds to Southampton: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Southampton from Leeds is by taking a bus, which costs on average $22 (€20).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Leeds to Southampton:

A bus is $29 (€26) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Leeds to Southampton costing on average $51 (€46).

The fastest way to get to Southampton from Leeds is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 32 min.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 40 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 199 miles (321 km) between Leeds and Southampton.

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Southampton is:

  • 8 buses a day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Leeds to Southampton 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 when traveling from Leeds to Southampton:

  • Most travelers who book a bus ticket from Leeds to Southampton depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) to Southampton Airport Parkway.

The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Southampton:

  • Megabus or National Express can take you to Southampton by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Leeds to Southampton for $22 (€20).
  • LNER or CrossCountry can get you to Southampton by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with CrossCountry from Leeds to Southampton for $51 (€46) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Southampton with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with 2 direct buses per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Southampton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Southampton from Leeds.

Looking to extend your trip from Leeds to Southampton? Many Omio customers who go from Leeds to Southampton usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Edinburgh, London Gatwick Airport or Longford. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester, Edinburgh, London Gatwick Airport or Longford from Southampton, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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