London to Southampton bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 42 daily bus departures available, including 6 night buses. The earliest bus departs from London at 00:30h, arriving at Southampton at 02:45h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:00h, arriving at 01:30h the following day.
Departure station and country
London, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Southampton, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
80 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 40min
Total Departures
42
Popular Operators
National Express
Lowest Price
£8
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from London to Southampton:
The shortest travel distance between London and Southampton is 80 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 13:50 has a travel time of 02:10h.
The longest travel time on the route is 03:10h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Southampton earlier, there
are 6 overnight coaches from London to Southampton.
The overnight coaches depart between 21:30 and 23:00 and arrive between 00:05 and 01:30
the same day.
Below is the most popular night departure to Southampton:
Bus companies operating the London to Southampton route
National Express is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 315 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 315 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from London to Southampton. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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