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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 prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 56m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$148 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Southampton:
A bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Southampton costing on average $148 (€121).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:45 AM9h35York11:20 AMSouthampton$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 1:45 AM9h35York11:20 AMSouthampton$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:45 AM9h35York11:20 AMSouthampton$421One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:45 PM11h35York10:20 AMSouthampton$561One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from York to Southampton:
A bus is $95 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Southampton costing on average $148 (€121).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 20m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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.
- Trains mostly depart from York station (YRK) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from York, Rail Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Southampton by bus.
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