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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 340 km
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£39 Average Price Cheapest | £101 Average Price |
8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to York from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to York is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Southampton to York
Travel to York easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Southampton to York.

There are 3 travel options between Southampton and York. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to go to York from Southampton is by taking a coach, which costs on average £24.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Southampton to York:
Taking a coach costs £82 less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of £105.
Taking a coach costs £46 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £69.
The quickest way to travel to York from Southampton is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to York by coach takes 8 h 30 min on average.
Train takes on average 4 h 17 min.
The Southampton to York distance is approximately 211 miles.
The average frequency per day from Southampton to York is:
- Around 7 coaches per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Southampton to York as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Southampton to York:
The following travel companies offer services from Southampton to York:
- National Express can take you to York by coach. If searching for a good deal on coaches, you can find tickets for National Express from Southampton to York for £24.
- Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains or Cross Country for trains to York. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER Southampton to York tickets on Omio for £69.
Yes, there are direct services available from Southampton to York with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach with.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to York as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Southampton and York.
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