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Compare train and bus for Sheffield to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price |
7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
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 Sheffield to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Southampton:
A bus is $32 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Southampton costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Sheffield station (SHF) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Southampton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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