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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newcastle to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 281 miles (453 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $220 Average price |
10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Southampton:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Southampton costing on average $140 (€115).
A bus is $169 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Southampton costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Newcastle to Southampton
How to get from Newcastle to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX426 · NX0323:00 PM10h30Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$601One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX426 · NX0323:00 PM10h30Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station1:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$601One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LM05331:15 PM1h15Newcastle Airport2:30 PMSouthampton Airport$3271One-way0 transfers
Other options
G08176+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L802558:24 AM4h57Newcastle station (NCL)1:21 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1701One-way2 transfers
C01923+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
G01014+
W348909:27 AM5h16Newcastle station (NCL)2:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1701One-way3 transfers
C01938+
C42244+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+
G010108:27 AM5h16Newcastle station (NCL)1:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1701One-way3 transfers
NX426 · NX0328:15 AM11h35Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station7:50 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$671One-way1 transfer
NX426 · NX03211:50 AM12h15Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station12:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$671One-way1 transfer
NX598 · NX03212:45 AM10h35Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station11:20 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$741One-way1 transfer
BA40031:15 PM1h15Newcastle Airport2:30 PMSouthampton Airport$3311One-way0 transfers
BA13416:10 AM1h20Newcastle Airport7:30 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$4441One-way0 transfers
BA1341+
NX0326:10 AM9h50Newcastle Airport4:00 PMSouthampton, University$5441One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Southampton:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Southampton costing on average $140 (€115).
A bus is $169 (€138) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Southampton costing on average $220 (€180).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 0m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Southampton as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Southampton by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Southampton by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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