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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $755.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $755 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Southampton to York
Compare the available ways to get from Southampton to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to York:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to York costing on average $141.
A bus is $697 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to York costing on average $755.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (3h 47m by train vs 4h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $141 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to York
How to get from Southampton to York by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to York is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX032 · NX561
3:30 PM 8h50 Southampton, University 12:20 AM York, Station Rd $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX032 · NX561
3:30 PM 8h50 Southampton, University 12:20 AM York, Station Rd $37 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G80221+
G00855+
Tube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+
W353588:15 AM 4h01 Southampton Central (SOU) 12:16 PM York station (YRK) $303 1 One-way 3 transfers
Other options
- G00855 · G01064
8:15 AM 5h17 Southampton Central (SOU) 1:32 PM York station (YRK) $71 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00855 · G00698
8:15 AM 5h05 Southampton Central (SOU) 1:20 PM York station (YRK) $80 1 One-way 1 transfer - C48124+G01062
5:33 AM 6h58 Southampton Central (SOU) 12:31 PM York station (YRK) $97 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX032 · NX561
3:10 PM 9h10 Southampton, Coach Station 12:20 AM York, Station Rd $37 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX032 · NX561
9:05 AM 11h35 Southampton, University 8:40 PM York, Station Rd $38 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX032 · NX561
10:15 AM 10h25 Southampton, Coach Station 8:40 PM York, Station Rd $40 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA8977 · BA89868:50 AM 9h35 Southampton Airport 6:25 PM Leeds Bradford International Airport $344 1 One-way 1 transfer- BA8875 · BA8986+BA4102
9:00 AM 9h25 Southampton Airport 6:25 PM Leeds Bradford International Airport $633 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to York:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to York costing on average $141.
A bus is $697 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to York costing on average $755.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 50m.
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and York as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Leeds Bradford International 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, Station Rd.
- Travel with Loganair to go to York by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Hull Trains, Greater Anglia to go to York by train.
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