How to travel from Southampton to Leeds

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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 $57.

Distance: 200 miles (322 km)

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Train

$44

Average price

Cheapest

$114

Average price

7h 43m

Average total duration

7h 13m

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30m

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4h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 19m

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30m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Southampton to Leeds

How to get from Southampton to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Southampton to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
02:30PM8h35
Southampton
11:05PMLeeds
$221One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
02:30PM8h35
Southampton
11:05PMLeeds
$221One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
04:00PM7h20
Southampton
11:20PMLeeds
$231One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
06:25AM10h00
Southampton
04:25PMLeeds
$401One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:45AM8h30
Southampton
07:15PMLeeds
$471One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:45PM8h20
Southampton
11:05PMLeeds
$491One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to Leeds

Travel to Leeds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Leeds:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Leeds costing on average $57 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 4h 21m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 20m.

The distance from Southampton to Leeds is approximately 200 miles (322 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Leeds is:
  • Around 16 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Leeds:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Southampton to Leeds:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.
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