The distance between Leeds and Southampton is around 378km (235 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Leeds 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 Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
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There are several options for getting from Leeds to Southampton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £75 ($89).
The distance between Leeds and Southampton is around 378km (235 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Leeds and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leeds to Southampton is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £75 ($89).
The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Southampton. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
LNER, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Leeds and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Leeds and Southampton. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Leeds and Southampton with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 7h 35m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Leeds and Southampton. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central. instead which will take 3h 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 Leeds and Southampton. The distance is around 378km (235 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £75($89) | hourly | 429km (266 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 4h 35m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 417km (259 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar | 6h 35m | £17($20) | once daily | 418km (260 miles) |
Bus | 7h 35m | £25($30) | 3 times a week | 449km (279 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £43($51) | on demand | 378km (235 miles) |
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