4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Southampton to London
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 1 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Southampton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to London will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 35 buses that leave Southampton for London every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 112 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £29 Average Price |
3h 23m Average total duration 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Southampton to London bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to London coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX032 | Delayed 13:40 02:20Southampton, University | 2h30 | 04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 | Delayed 13:40 05:20Southampton, University | 3h00 | 08:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h40 | 09:55 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h10 | 09:25 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 | Delayed 13:40 07:50Southampton, University | 3h00 | 10:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h40 | 11:55 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:15 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h10 | 11:25 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:30 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 1h55 | 11:25 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:30 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h25 | 11:55 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h45 | 13:35 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h15 | 13:05 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 | Delayed 13:40 11:05Southampton, University | 2h45 | 13:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 1h55 | 13:05 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h25 | 13:35 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 | Delayed 13:40 13:35Southampton, University | 2h45 | 16:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 | On time 15:40 Southampton, University | 3h00 | 18:40 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h35 | 19:35 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:00 Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h10 | 19:10 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 1h55 | 19:10 London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:15 Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h20 | 19:35 London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 | On time 17:35 Southampton, University | 2h45 | 20:20 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 | On time 19:15 Southampton, University | 2h35 | 21:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX206 · NX035 | On time 22:30 Southampton, Coach Station | 6h20 | 04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 change | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
| NX032 | 02:05 Southampton, Coach Station | 2h45 | 04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 | 02:20 Southampton, University | 2h30 | 04:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX032 | 04:15 Southampton, Coach Station | 2h35 | 06:50 London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southampton to London
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Buses from Southampton to London run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 21 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:01, the last at 23:57. The fastest coach covers the 112 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 112 km |
Average bus duration 2h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 2h 10m |
First bus 00:01 |
Last bus 23:57 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Southampton to LondonYou can travel by bus between Southampton to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Southampton to London
Making the journey from Southampton to London is fast and easy on comfortable coaches operated by National Express. Passengers have a choice of 16 daily direct services with the first leaving at 3:30 a.m. and the last at 8:30 p.m. The fastest service takes one hour and 50 minutes, and the slowest takes three hours to make the 80-mile trip. National Express coaches to London leave from Southampton Coach Station located on Harbour Parade about a quarter mile from the train station. Buses from Southampton arrive at London’s Victoria Coach Station. Passengers can continue on buses from outside the station or nearby Victoria Bus Station, or by tube train from Victoria Station.
FAQs: Southampton to London coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to London by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Southampton, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Southampton, Coach Station and Southampton, University. When arriving in London, you can end your journey in coach stations like London, Victoria Coach Station, London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Southampton, Coach Station, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at London, Victoria Coach Station, located 1.9 miles (3 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Southampton and London
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Express (in the station)
- Sandwich Bar (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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