Is Southampton worth visiting?

Yes, it is a major port city with lots of history.

What is the best way to travel?

Train is more relaxing, driving is more direct.

No, there are no tolls on this route.

Great Yarmouth

Southampton

Train Driving

Great Yarmouth to Southampton

Updated: 31 May 2026

The journey from Great Yarmouth to Southampton takes you from the East Coast to the South Coast. By train, you will travel via London, requiring a transfer between Liverpool Street and Waterloo stations. Driving involves taking the A47, M11, M25, and M3, covering approximately 280 kilometers. Southampton is a major port city with a rich maritime history. Expect a total travel time of five hours by rail.

Total Distance: 280 km driving distance, 240 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Driving, provided you avoid peak traffic hours.

Cheapest Way

Train, if booked well in advance using a Railcard.

Compare Great Yarmouth to Southampton Routes

	Train Connecting	Driving Direct
Duration	5 hours	4 hours
Avg Price	£60 - £120	£50 - £80 in fuel
Operator	Greater Anglia and South Western Railway	N/A
Route	Great Yarmouth to London Liverpool St, transfer to Waterloo, then to Southampton Central.	A47 to M11, M25, and M3.
Tip	Book an Advance ticket to save significantly on the walk-up fare.	The M25 can be very busy; check traffic before departing.

Travel Tips

London Transfer
Use the London Underground (Central and Jubilee lines) to move between stations.
Parking
Use the city center car parks for easy access to the waterfront.
Booking
Book your train tickets at least 10 weeks in advance.
Navigation
Use a GPS to navigate the M25 and M3 motorways effectively.
Comfort
Bring a book or entertainment for the long train journey.