The cheapest and fastest trains from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
£65
Average price
£101
Fastest journey
4 h 1 m
Average duration
4 h 4 m
Trains per day
40
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 £101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £65.
To travel from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) you need to make at least 2 changes.
C01911+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L7885319:314h21York station (YRK)23:52Southampton Central (SOU)£651One-way2 changes
Y14826+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L7884919:114h11York station (YRK)23:22Southampton Central (SOU)£711One-way2 changes
C01928+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L8033618:314h19York station (YRK)22:50Southampton Central (SOU)£791One-way2 changes
C01989+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L7886119:554h41York station (YRK)0:36Southampton Central (SOU)£791One-way2 changes
C00193+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L801108:184h33York station (YRK)12:51Southampton Central (SOU)£791One-way2 changes
G80067+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L8030815:174h01York station (YRK)19:18Southampton Central (SOU)£1041One-way2 changes
G80049+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L8028212:174h04York station (YRK)16:21Southampton Central (SOU)£1071One-way2 changes
G80055+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L8029413:174h04York station (YRK)17:21Southampton Central (SOU)£941One-way2 changes
G80073+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L8031816:174h04York station (YRK)20:21Southampton Central (SOU)£941One-way2 changes
G08175+
Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+
L802549:174h05York station (YRK)13:22Southampton Central (SOU)£861One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train 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 £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 340 km
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Live departures
York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01949+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80242 | 8:04 York station (YRK) | 4h18 | 12:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C00193+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80110 | 8:18 York station (YRK) | 4h33 | 12:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C00193+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G01005+ W34797 | 8:18 York station (YRK) | 4h29 | 12:47 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
C01968+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80110 | 8:30 York station (YRK) | 4h21 | 12:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
G08175+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80254 | 9:17 York station (YRK) | 4h05 | 13:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01939+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80120 | 9:31 York station (YRK) | 4h18 | 13:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Y14827+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80120+ G01180 | 9:36 York station (YRK) | 4h13 | 13:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
C02002+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80262 | 9:55 York station (YRK) | 4h27 | 14:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Y14809+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80262 | 10:08 York station (YRK) | 4h14 | 14:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
G08180+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L79384+ G01013 | 10:17 York station (YRK) | 4h26 | 14:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
G08180+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G01013+ W35123 | 10:17 York station (YRK) | 4h26 | 14:43 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
C01925+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80128 | 10:31 York station (YRK) | 4h18 | 14:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
G08186+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80274 | 11:17 York station (YRK) | 4h05 | 15:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01934+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80140 | 11:31 York station (YRK) | 4h17 | 15:48 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
G80049+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80282 | 12:17 York station (YRK) | 4h04 | 16:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01975+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80148 | 12:32 York station (YRK) | 4h17 | 16:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01975+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G01022+ W34632 | 12:32 York station (YRK) | 4h12 | 16:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
G80055+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80294 | 13:17 York station (YRK) | 4h04 | 17:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01959+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80160 | 13:31 York station (YRK) | 4h20 | 17:51 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C02029+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80302 | 13:55 York station (YRK) | 4h24 | 18:19 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Y14817+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80302 | 14:11 York station (YRK) | 4h08 | 18:19 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01950+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80164 | 14:31 York station (YRK) | 4h18 | 18:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01950+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14941+ G01027 | 14:31 York station (YRK) | 4h11 | 18:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
G80067+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80308 | 15:17 York station (YRK) | 4h01 | 19:18 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01907+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80174 | 15:31 York station (YRK) | 4h19 | 19:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01907+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14943+ G01032 | 15:31 York station (YRK) | 4h11 | 19:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
G80073+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80318 | 16:17 York station (YRK) | 4h04 | 20:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01976+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80324 | 16:32 York station (YRK) | 4h17 | 20:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Y14819+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L78831 | 17:11 York station (YRK) | 4h10 | 21:21 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
G80080+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L79464+ G01043 | 17:17 York station (YRK) | 4h27 | 21:44 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
C01931+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80330 | 17:31 York station (YRK) | 4h18 | 21:49 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01988+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L78841 | 17:55 York station (YRK) | 4h30 | 22:25 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C02070+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14971+ G01039 | 18:17 York station (YRK) | 4h25 | 22:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
C02070+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L79992+ G01039 | 18:17 York station (YRK) | 4h25 | 22:42 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
C01928+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L80336 | 18:31 York station (YRK) | 4h19 | 22:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
Y14826+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L78849 | 19:11 York station (YRK) | 4h11 | 23:22 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
G80091+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L79479+ G01042 | 19:17 York station (YRK) | 4h28 | 23:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
G80091+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+ G14972+ G01042 | 19:17 York station (YRK) | 4h28 | 23:45 Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 changes | |
C01911+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L78853 | 19:31 York station (YRK) | 4h21 | 23:52 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
C01989+ Tube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+ L78861 | 19:55 York station (YRK) | 4h41 | 0:36 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Trains from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 20:31. The fastest train covers the 340 km distance in 4h 4m.
Distance 340 km |
Average train duration 4h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 4m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 20:31 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, Hull Trains trains will get you between York station (YRK) and Southampton Central (SOU) from £27. 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from York station (YRK) to Southampton Central (SOU) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton Central (SOU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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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)



