How to travel from Durham to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Southampton is around 481km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Durham to Southampton by train, car, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Manchester Victoria, Fly

Take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £240($280)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($165)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance481km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Durham to Southampton by train, car, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £130 ($155) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($240).

The distance between Durham and Southampton is around 481km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 419km (260 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Durham and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Southampton is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £200 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £130 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and Southampton. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Durham, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

LNER, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Durham and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Durham and Southampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Southampton. We recommend that you take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and then to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 55m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Southampton. The distance is around 481km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).

How do I get from Durham to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Southampton

Transport options from Durham to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Manchester Victoria, Fly + 4 similar
4h 15m
£240($280)
5 times a week509km (316 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
£235($280)
5 times a week834km (519 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane2h 55m
£200($240)
5 times a week521km (324 miles)
Bus to Durham, Crossgate Peth - Bottom, train and plane4h 20m
£285($335)
5 times a week581km (361 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train4h 35m
£130($155)
5 times a week607km (377 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
£140($165)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street6h 10m
£170($200)
5 times a week566km (352 miles)
Drive
5hrs
£84($100)
on demand481km (299 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton