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Compare train and bus for York to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $61 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 14m. 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 $61, while a flight costs an average of $706.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$146 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $706 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 14m Average total duration 8h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 56m 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 York to Southampton
Compare the available ways to get from York to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Southampton:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Southampton costing on average $146.
A bus is $645 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to Southampton costing on average $706.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
You'll arrive about 1h 12m sooner (3h 44m by train vs 4h 56m by car). Tickets start at around $146 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 York to Southampton
How to get from York to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from York to Southampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G01176 · G010036:24 AM 5h19 York station (YRK) 11:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- G01176 · G01003
6:24 AM 5h19 York station (YRK) 11:43 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $63 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- C01905+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L800916:30 AM 4h19 York station (YRK) 10:49 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $142 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
- C01956+L80213+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo
4:40 AM 4h42 York station (YRK) 9:22 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $134 1 One-way 2 transfers - C01954+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+L80221
5:57 AM 4h25 York station (YRK) 10:22 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $142 1 One-way 2 transfers - C01945+G01000+Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+L79920
6:10 AM 4h32 York station (YRK) 10:42 AM Southampton Central (SOU) $142 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Southampton:
A bus is $85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Southampton costing on average $146.
A bus is $645 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from York to Southampton costing on average $706.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Bus takes on average 9h 14m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between York and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Leeds Bradford International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Station Rd and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Southampton by flight.
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