Trains from Leeds to Southampton

Leeds to Southampton train information

Leeds Southampton train map

Train duration 5h05m
Arrival Southampton, England
Departure Leeds, England
Distance 200 Miles
Train operators Cross Country
Lowest train price from £47.80
Average train price £97.00

All trains from Leeds (Yorkshire and the Humber England) to Southampton (South East England) are provided by Cross Country. The services on board can vary depending on the rail company.

The train is a fast and simple solution to travel to Southampton from Leeds. The average train duration between Leeds to Southampton is 5h05m to travel the 200 miles.

The cheapest fare we've found for the next 180 days is £47.80 one way.

Best prices for Leeds to Southampton train tickets

from £47.80 MORE 4h25m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from €22.00 MORE 8h46m
from £16.38 MORE 8h46m
from £24.98 MORE 13h37m

Leeds - Southampton prices calendar

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Train times Leeds to Southampton

When are the next trains to Southampton?

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
Leeds
15:11
Southampton Central
20:43
5h32m Cross Country
Leeds
15:15
Southampton Central
19:50
4h35m Multiple companies
Leeds
15:45
Southampton Central
20:21
4h36m Multiple companies
Leeds
16:11
Southampton Central
21:44
5h33m Cross Country

The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

According to our data, 4 trains from Leeds to Southampton are running today and 0 tomorrow. The first Leeds Southampton train is at 15:11 while the last train is at 16:11. The first and last departure hours may be different on each day of the week and there may be less trains during weekends or bank holidays. Train companies can as well increase or decrease the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the demand.

Leeds - Southampton: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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£41

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£88

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£67

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£95

Same day

Days before Departure

The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Buying your train from Leeds to Southampton in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £41 when purchasing your train 2 months in advance which is 57% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Leeds to Southampton trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Leeds and Southampton by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Southampton to Leeds and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£47.80 31/07/2025 09:11 Cross Country 1 month ago
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£61.20 02/07/2025 15:45 1 month ago
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£63.80 31/07/2025 08:46 1 month ago
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£63.80 31/07/2025 08:46 1 month ago
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£66.30 02/07/2025 15:15 1 month ago
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£68.00 31/07/2025 08:11 Cross Country 1 month ago
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£96.00 02/07/2025 15:15 1 month ago
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£96.00 02/07/2025 16:11 Cross Country 1 month ago
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£96.00 02/07/2025 15:11 Cross Country 1 month ago
Leeds
Southampton
Central
£96.00 02/07/2025 16:11 Cross Country 1 month ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Leeds Southampton train

Discount Leeds - Southampton train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Leeds Southampton train ticket.

  • In order to understand the benefits of a railcard, you can estimate the number of journeys you need to break even. You will see that usually only a few trips are needed.

    For your assessment, you have to include the cost of your railcard, i.e £30, your savings on each journey (i.e.: 34%) as well as the cost of your ticket. The average price of a Leeds Southampton ticket is £96.66 (1).

    Divide the cost of your railcard by the discount: £30/34%= £88. Then divide £88 by £96.66: £88/£96.66 = 0.91. You will need to make about 1 trips from Southampton to Leeds (one way trip) with your railcard to break even.

  • The price to get a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to buy the 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to save 34% off most rail fares for an entire year.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Leeds to Southampton train £96.66 £64.44 £32.22 0.91

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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