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Compare train, coach and flight 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 an average ticket price of £36 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £36, while a flight costs an average of £135.
Distance: 309 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£36 Average Price Cheapest | £105 Average Price | £135 Average Price | £60 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Southampton:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Southampton costing on average £105.
A coach is £99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wakefield to Southampton costing on average £135.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Coach takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around £36 compared to roughly £60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £25. The journey takes 8h 18m versus 4h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Wakefield to Southampton
How to get to Southampton from Wakefield by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Wakefield to Southampton is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 22:599h31Wakefield8:30Southampton£241One-way0 changes
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- 22:599h31Wakefield8:30Southampton£241One-way0 changes
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- 22:599h31Wakefield8:30Southampton£241One-way0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Wakefield to Southampton:
A coach is £70 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Wakefield to Southampton costing on average £105.
A coach is £99 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Wakefield to Southampton costing on average £135.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 14m.
Coach takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield and Southampton as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with Loganair to go to Southampton by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by coach.
- 1 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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