The distance between Bradford and Southampton is around 388km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bradford to Southampton by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
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There are several options for getting from Bradford to Southampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £75 ($89).
The distance between Bradford and Southampton is around 388km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Bradford and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Southampton is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £75 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Southampton. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Bradford and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Southampton. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Southampton. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Southampton. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | £75($89) | hourly | 443km (275 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | £24($28) | twice daily | 462km (287 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | £68($80) | on demand | 388km (241 miles) |
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