The distance between Lancaster and Southampton is around 382km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Lancaster to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU).
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Southampton Central.
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Take the bus to Manchester Airport and then to Southampton East Park Terrace.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Lancaster and Southampton is around 382km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Lancaster and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Southampton. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Lancaster and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Lancaster and Southampton. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Airport. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lancaster and Southampton. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 40m.
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 Lancaster and Southampton. The distance is around 429km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around £140 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 3 similar | 2h 40m | £230($275) | hourly | 382km (237 miles) |
Train to Carlisle, plane | 4hrs | £245($290) | once daily | 682km (424 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 5m | £245($290) | hourly | 460km (286 miles) |
Train to Haymarket, Fly | 4h 10m | £285($335) | every 2 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 3h 55m | £140($170) | hourly | 498km (310 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 5h 25m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 447km (278 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 6h 25m | £150($175) | every 2 hours | 502km (312 miles) |
Bus | 8hrs | £28($33) | 3 times a week | 463km (288 miles) |
Drive | 4h 25m | £74($88) | on demand | 429km (267 miles) |
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