How to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne 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.

👋 Also check out SouthamptonNewcastle upon Tyne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £225($270)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £88($105)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Victoria London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance517km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Newcastle upon Tyne to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($270).

The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 453km (281 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £225 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 4h 15m.

LNER, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £88 ($105).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Newcastle upon Tyne and Southampton

Transport options from Newcastle upon Tyne to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 20m
£225($270)
hourly788km (489 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
£105($125)
5 times a day559km (348 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£88($105)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street5h 30m
£180($215)
every 3 hours563km (350 miles)
Bus
9hrs
£30($35)
5 times a week602km (374 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£59($70)
on demand517km (321 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