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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 18m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, while a train costs an average of $74.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Southampton:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Southampton costing on average $74.
A bus is $97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Southampton costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $44. The journey takes 6h 50m versus 3h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Sheffield to Southampton
How to get from Sheffield to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sheffield to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX564 · NX0329:00 AM8h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:30 PMSouthampton, University$321One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX564 · NX0329:00 AM8h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:30 PMSouthampton, University$321One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX131 · NX16011:00 AM6h30Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)5:30 PMSouthampton, Coach Station$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NX467 · NX03211:50 PM9h20Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:10 AMSouthampton, University$451One-way1 transfer
- NX467 · NX03211:50 PM9h40Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)9:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station$451One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:00 AM10h10Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange)1:10 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)$561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Southampton:
A bus is $44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Southampton costing on average $74.
A bus is $97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Southampton costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 18m.
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sheffield and Southampton as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- 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 CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Cross Country 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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