How to travel from Southampton to York

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Compare train and bus for Southampton to York

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $55.

Distance: 211 miles (340 km)

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$125

Average price

$48

Average price

Cheapest

4h 17m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 35m

Average total duration

8h 5m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

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National Express

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from Southampton to York

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

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bus

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

National Express
10:45AM10h25
Southampton
09:10PMYork
$351One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
10:45AM10h25
Southampton
09:10PMYork
$351One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
10:45AM10h25
Southampton
09:10PMYork
$351One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Southampton to York

Travel to York 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 York.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southampton and York including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to York is a bus with an average price of $33 (€27).

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

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to York costing on average $55 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to York is by train with an average journey time of 4h 1m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 55m.

The distance from Southampton to York is approximately 211 miles (340 km).
The average frequency per day from Southampton to York is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and York 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 York:
  • Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in York station (YRK).
  • Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country to go to York by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.
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