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Compare train and coach for Wakefield to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 309 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price |
8h 24m Average total duration 7h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Southampton from Wakefield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Wakefield to Southampton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Wakefield to Southampton
Travel to Southampton 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 Wakefield to Southampton.

There are 2 options to travel from Wakefield to Southampton including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Southampton from Wakefield is by taking a coach, which costs on average £17.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Wakefield to Southampton:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Southampton costing on average £46.
The fastest way to get to Southampton from Wakefield is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 21 min.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Coach takes 8 h 55 min on average.
The Wakefield to Southampton distance is approximately 192 miles.
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Southampton is:
- 6 coaches per day.
- 5 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Southampton as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Wakefield to Southampton:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Wakefield to Southampton:
- You can go to Southampton from Wakefield by coach with National Express. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £17 with National Express from Wakefield to Southampton on Omio.
- You can travel from Wakefield to Southampton by train with LNER, South Western Railway or CrossCountry. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £46 with LNER from Wakefield to Southampton.
Yes, there are direct routes from Wakefield to Southampton with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Southampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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