The distance between Sunderland and Southampton is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Sunderland 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 Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
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There are several options for getting from Sunderland to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £18 ($21) 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 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Sunderland and Southampton is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 445km (277 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Sunderland and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Sunderland to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Sunderland and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £18 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Sunderland and Southampton. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Sunderland to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newcastle, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
LNER, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Sunderland and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 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 Sunderland and Southampton. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Sunderland to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Sunderland and Southampton. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sunderland to Southampton. We recommend that you fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Southampton Central. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Sunderland and Southampton. The distance is around 507km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sunderland to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £84 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £245($290) | hourly | 806km (501 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4hrs | £120($145) | twice a week | 580km (360 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £84($100) | hourly | 580km (360 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 5h 55m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 582km (362 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9hrs | £18($21) | once daily | 566km (352 miles) |
Bus via Gloucester Green Bus Station | 9h 45m | £35($42) | 3 times a week | 578km (359 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £88($105) | on demand | 507km (315 miles) |
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