How to travel from Southampton to York

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Southampton to York

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. 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 €24, and a train costs an average of €78.

Distance: 211 miles (340 km)

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€43

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€111

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8h 28m

Average total duration

7h 58m

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4h 16m

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3h 46m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Southampton to York

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

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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
12:35PM10h20
Southampton
10:55PMYork
$381One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
12:35PM10h20
Southampton
10:55PMYork
$381One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:00PM8h55
Southampton
02:55AMYork
$391One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
01:50PM9h05
Southampton
10:55PMYork
$411One-way
0 transfers
National Express
01:30PM9h25
Southampton
10:55PMYork
$731One-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 3 options to travel between Southampton and York including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to York is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $68 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to York costing on average $98 (€78).

The fastest way to travel from Southampton to York is by train with an average journey time of 4h 16m.

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, bus, and flight 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 Grand Central Trains, LNER, 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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