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05/12/2025
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London to Southampton by bus

The journey from London to Southampton by bus is 70.77 mi and takes 2 hr 24 min. There are 111 connections per day, with the first departure at 12:30 AM and the last at 11:59 PM. It is possible to travel from London to Southampton by bus for as little as $6.47 or as much as $41.62. The best price for this journey is $6.47.

Lowest Price $6.47
Journey Duration 2 hr 24 min
Connection per Day 111
Lowest Price $6.47
Highest Price $41.62
First Departure 12:30 AM
Last Departure 11:59 PM
Distance 70.77 mi
Departure London
Arrival Southampton
Carriers National Express

London to Southampton Bus Times

Departure date
Monday, May 12, 2025

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Price as departure date approaches

Bus companies may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $6.35 to $23.33 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 73% on your trip!

Best time to book cheap bus tickets from London to Southampton

The cheapest London - Southampton bus tickets can be found for as low as $9.43 if you’re lucky, or $12.08 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as $19.77.

Find the best day to travel to Southampton by bus

When travelling to Southampton by bus, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board National Express from London to Southampton
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London to Southampton CO2 Emissions by Bus

Ecology
Train
7.97kg
Bus
8.54kg
Flight
22.78kg
Car
18.22kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a bus ticket from London to Southampton?
A bus ticket from London to Southampton is $22.20. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $6.47.
What's the cheapest bus ticket from London to Southampton?
The cheapest ticket you can get from London to Southampton is $6.47. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between London and Southampton by bus?
London to Southampton is 70.77 mi.
How long does the bus between London and Southampton take?
London to Southampton is on average 2 hr 24 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 1 hr 5 min.
How many bus connections per day go from London to Southampton?
London to Southampton has 111 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first bus from London to Southampton leave?
The earliest bus from London to Southampton departs at 12:30 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last bus from London to Southampton depart?
The latest bus from London to Southampton departs at 11:59 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from London to Southampton in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest bus ticket we have found is $6.47 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from London to Southampton?
There are on average 92 direct connection(s) from London to go to Southampton.
What's the fastest journey time between London to Southampton by bus?
The fastest journey time by bus between London and Southampton is 1 hr 5 min.
Is there a direct bus from London to Southampton?
Yes, there is a direct bus between London and Southampton.
What are the CO2 emissions for London to Southampton by bus?
The bus journey from London to Southampton creates 8.54kg of CO2 emissions.

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