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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 €39 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. 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 €39, while a flight costs an average of €207.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€39 Average price Cheapest | €104 Average price | €207 Average price | €61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Sheffield to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from Sheffield to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Southampton:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Southampton costing on average €104.
A bus is €168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Southampton costing on average €207.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
Tickets start at around €39 compared to roughly €61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €22. The journey takes 6h 56m 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.
- NX467 · NX032
11:50 PM 11h10 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 11:00 AM Southampton, University €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX467 · NX032
11:50 PM 11h10 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 11:00 AM Southampton, University €16 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
BA8974 · BA88558:30 AM 3h35 Leeds Bradford International Airport 12:05 PM Southampton Airport €623 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
G01165 · G01040 · XC0221005:56 PM 5h09 Sheffield station (SHF) 11:05 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €110 1 One-way 2 transfers- G01152 · G01030+
SW7864002:57 PM 5h24 Sheffield station (SHF) 8:21 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €110 1 One-way 2 transfers - W29869 · G01020+SW787000
10:56 AM 5h25 Sheffield station (SHF) 4:21 PM Southampton Central (SOU) €110 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX564 · NX032
9:00 AM 7h50 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 4:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station €19 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX564 · NX032
12:45 PM 7h45 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 8:30 PM Southampton, University €21 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX564 · NX032
12:45 PM 8h05 Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange) 8:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station €21 1 One-way 1 transfer
- BA8855 · BA8874+BA4089
8:30 AM 11h50 Leeds Bradford International Airport 8:20 PM Southampton Airport €515 1 One-way 2 transfers - BA8984 · BA8997+BA4089
12:05 PM 8h15 Leeds Bradford International Airport 8:20 PM Southampton Airport €534 1 One-way 2 transfers - BA8984 · BA8855+BA4089
8:30 AM 11h50 Leeds Bradford International Airport 8:20 PM Southampton Airport €534 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Sheffield to Southampton:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Sheffield to Southampton costing on average €104.
A bus is €168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sheffield to Southampton costing on average €207.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 23m.
Bus takes on average 7h 26m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 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 East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, South Western Railway, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Southampton by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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