What is the cheapest way to get from Leeds to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Leeds to Southampton is to bus and train which costs £27 - £140 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leeds to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Leeds to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Leeds and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Leeds station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and arriving at Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Leeds and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Leeds to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Leeds and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Leeds to Southampton?

The distance between Leeds and Southampton is 268 miles. The road distance is 234.4 miles.

How do I travel from Leeds to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Leeds to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Leeds to Southampton?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Leeds to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Southampton bus from?

Leeds to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Leeds to Southampton train from?

Leeds to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Leeds station.

Train, bus or fly from Leeds to Southampton?

The best way to get from Leeds to Southampton is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 9h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £210 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Leeds to Southampton bus arrive?

Leeds to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where does the Leeds to Southampton train arrive?

Leeds to Southampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Leeds to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Leeds to Southampton is 234 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Leeds to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Leeds to Southampton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leeds to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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Leeds to Southampton - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Leeds to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to King's Crosstrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 10m
£43–163
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 47m
£27–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
9h 18m
£58–102
Drive 233 mi
1. Drive from Leeds to Southamptoncar 233 mi
3h 57m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 41m
£83–190
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 5m
£49–213
Fly Leeds Bradford International Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LBA - SOU
5h 19m
£88–207
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
4h 32m
£94–254
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 29m
£83–271

Leeds to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

223Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.6 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Leeds, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Leeds to Southampton Central via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Coach Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 18m.

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