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Compare coach and train for Southampton to York
Omio recommends booking the train 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 £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. 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 £24, and a train costs an average of £41.
Distance: 340 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£93 Average Price | £36 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to York
How to get to York from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to York is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
18:309h25Southampton3:55York£301One-way0 changes
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18:309h25Southampton3:55York£301One-way0 changes
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18:309h25Southampton3:55York£301One-way0 changes
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12:159h25Southampton21:40York£391One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Southampton to York
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to York:
A coach is £16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to York costing on average £41.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 55m.
- Around 7 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and York as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Southampton Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in York station (YRK).
- Coaches mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in York, Rail Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to York by coach.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, Cross Country to go to York by train.
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