How to travel from Peak District National park to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Southampton is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Peak District National park 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 SouthamptonPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
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Train

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance343km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between Peak District National park and Southampton is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Peak District National park and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Southampton. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Peak District National park and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Peak District National park and Southampton. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Peak District National park to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Mam Tor Blue John Cavern, Chesterfield New Beetwell Street and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Peak District National park and Southampton. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Peak District National park and Southampton. The distance is around 343km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Southampton

Transport options from Peak District National park to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 10m
£230($275)
hourly338km (210 miles)
Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane4h 25m
£205($240)
every 3 hours455km (283 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
£170($200)
hourly462km (287 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 55m
£135($160)
hourly463km (288 miles)
Train to Southampton Central5h 40m
£130($155)
every 3 hours403km (250 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£20($24)
twice a week411km (255 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£39($46)
on demand343km (213 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