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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 200 miles (322 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$40 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Southampton to Leeds:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Leeds costing on average $120 (€97).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Leeds
How to get from Southampton to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX032 · NX4261:50 PM8h15Southampton, University10:05 PMLeeds, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX032 · NX4261:50 PM8h15Southampton, University10:05 PMLeeds, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
G008589:15 AM4h34Southampton Central (SOU)1:49 PMLeeds station (LDS)$3031One-way3 transfers
Other options
G00912 · G007356:15 PM5h24Southampton Central (SOU)11:39 PMLeeds station (LDS)$381One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross6:00 PM5h01Southampton Central (SOU)11:01 PMLeeds station (LDS)$561One-way2 transfers
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Tube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross7:00 PM5h04Southampton Central (SOU)12:04 AMLeeds station (LDS)$561One-way2 transfers
NX032 · NX56112:35 PM8h15Southampton, University8:50 PMLeeds, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
NX032 · NX56112:15 PM8h35Southampton, Coach Station8:50 PMLeeds, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
NX032 · NX4261:30 PM8h35Southampton, Coach Station10:05 PMLeeds, Coach Station$331One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Leeds:
A bus is $80 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Leeds costing on average $120 (€97).
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
- Around 18 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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