How to travel from Welshpool to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Southampton is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Welshpool 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £235($275)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Southampton Central.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance330km (205 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($275).

The distance between Welshpool and Southampton is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Welshpool and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £235 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Southampton. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Transport for Wales and CrossCountry run train services between Welshpool and Southampton. Trains depart every 3 hours 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 Welshpool and Southampton. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool 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 5h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Southampton. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Wilmslow then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Welshpool and Southampton. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Welshpool to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Southampton

Transport options from Welshpool to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
2h 45m
£235($275)
every 2 hours403km (250 miles)
Train
4h 15m
£110($130)
every 3 hours332km (207 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
£14($16)
once daily331km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
£57($68)
on demand330km (205 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