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.
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.
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Take the train to Edinburgh then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Southampton (SOU).
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Southampton Central.
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Take the bus to Victoria London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £225($270) | hourly | 788km (489 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £105($125) | 5 times a day | 559km (348 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £88($105) | hourly | 561km (349 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 5h 30m | £180($215) | every 3 hours | 563km (350 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | £30($35) | 5 times a week | 602km (374 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £59($70) | on demand | 517km (321 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.