The cheapest and fastest trains from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£175
Average price
£202
Fastest journey
4 h 15 m
Average duration
4 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around £202 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £175.
Of the 2 trains that leave York station (YRK) for Southampton Central (SOU) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 340 km
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£80 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:34 York station (YRK) | 4h15 | 09:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:13 York station (YRK) | 4h34 | 11:47 Southampton Central (SOU) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Distance 340 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 03:40 |
Last train 18:13 |
Train companies: LNER, Grand Central Trains, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsLNER, Grand Central Trains, First Hull Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between York station (YRK) and Southampton Central (SOU) from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) train

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Important Stations and Airports in York station (YRK) and Southampton Central (SOU)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:45 Saturday 06:00 - 20:45 Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
- Car Park: Premium-downside
- Taxi: Yes outside Platform 4 exit
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Rooms on Platforms 1 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Waiting rooms location: All platforms. Waiting rooms are heated and seating complies with Code of Practice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 - 200 spaces Platform 4 - 44 spaces Outside Platform 4 entrance - 4 spaces Outside Platform 1 entrance - A new bike hut with 140 two tier spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus service goes from the north side (Blechynden Terrace) during engineering works. Overnight onward transport goes from the South side (West Quay side)

