How to travel from Newcastle to Southampton

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Newcastle to Southampton

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $76.

Distance: 281 miles (453 km)

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Flight

$48

Average price

Cheapest

$161

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$212

Average price

10h 32m

Average total duration

10h 2m

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30m

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5h 34m

Average total duration

5h 4m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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3h 0m

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0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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National Express

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London North Eastern Railway

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Loganair

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Newcastle to Southampton

How to get from Newcastle to Southampton by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Newcastle to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX426 · NX032
    8:00 AM12h40
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    8:40 PMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $721One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX426 · NX032
    8:00 AM12h40
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    8:40 PMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $721One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1339
    8:15 PM1h10
    Newcastle Airport
    9:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3631One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11819+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61478
    8:58 AM5h24
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    2:22 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $1611One-way
    2 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC40884+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Paddington+Great Western RailwayP22671+CrossCountryC72480
    9:24 AM5h19
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    2:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $1831One-way
    3 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37225+Grand Central TrainsC14458+TubeTube from London Kings Cross to London Waterloo+South Western RailwayP61478
    9:02 AM5h20
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    2:22 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
    $1831One-way
    3 transfers
  • National ExpressNX426 · NX032
    7:00 AM12h40
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    7:40 PMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX426 · NX032
    2:45 PM10h45
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    1:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $721One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX598 · NX032
    12:45 AM10h35
    Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    11:20 AMSouthampton, Coach Station
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • LoganairLM0533
    8:30 AM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    9:45 AMSouthampton Airport
    $2851One-way
    0 transfers
  • LoganairBA4003
    8:30 AM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    9:45 AMSouthampton Airport
    $2941One-way
    0 transfers
  • LoganairLM0539
    7:40 PM1h15
    Newcastle Airport
    8:55 PMSouthampton Airport
    $2851One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Southampton.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Newcastle and Southampton including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Southampton is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Southampton:

A bus is $51 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Southampton costing on average $76 (€62).

A bus is $58 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Southampton costing on average $83 (€67).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Southampton is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Southampton take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 54m.

Bus takes on average 10h 30m.

The distance from Newcastle to Southampton is approximately 281 miles (453 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Southampton is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Southampton as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newcastle to Southampton:
  • Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Southampton, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Lumo to go to Southampton by train.
  • Travel with Loganair, British Airways to go to Southampton by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Southampton by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to Southampton with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct flights per day with Loganair, British Airways.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Southampton often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Longford, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southampton and these popular destinations at a great price.
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