How to travel from Lancaster to Southampton, United Kingdom

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.

9 routes found

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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Southampton Central.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £140($170)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Airport and then to Southampton East Park Terrace.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance429km (267 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Southampton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Southampton

Transport options from Lancaster to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 40m
£230($275)
hourly382km (237 miles)
Train to Carlisle, plane4hrs
£245($290)
once daily682km (424 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 5m
£245($290)
hourly460km (286 miles)
Train to Haymarket, Fly4h 10m
£285($335)
every 2 hours858km (533 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
£140($170)
hourly498km (310 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 25m
£130($155)
every 3 hours447km (278 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly6h 25m
£150($175)
every 2 hours502km (312 miles)
Bus
8hrs
£28($33)
3 times a week463km (288 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£74($88)
on demand429km (267 miles)

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Airlines

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