The cheapest and fastest buses from Southampton to London
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€13
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 8 m
Buses per day
43
Distance
112 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southampton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to London will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 43 buses that leave Southampton for London on Wed, Jul 29, 41 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct buses cover the 112 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest buses will take 2 h 15 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.
NX0328:30 PM2h50Southampton, Coach Station11:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€81One-way0 transfers
NX0328:30 PM2h30Southampton, Coach Station11:00 PMLondon, Earl's Court€81One-way0 transfers
NX0326:45 PM2h35Southampton, University9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
NX0326:30 PM2h50Southampton, Coach Station9:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
NX0323:20 PM3h05Southampton, University6:25 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station€91One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM2h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)7:10 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:20 AM2h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)6:25 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€151One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:05 AM2h05Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)1:10 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€191One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:05 PM2h10Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)5:15 PMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€131One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:25 AM2h15Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)8:40 AMLondon, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre)€141One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. 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 bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 112 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€13 Average price Cheapest | €26 Average price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m 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 buses for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX032 | 5:35 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h15 | 8:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 5:35 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h40 | 8:15 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 5:50 AM Southampton, University | 3h00 | 8:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h50 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:25 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h15 | 8:40 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 7:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 7:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 9:55 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h05 | 1:10 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h40 | 1:45 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 1:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 1:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 4:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 1:50 PM Southampton, University | 3h00 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 3:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 3:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 5:55 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h10 | 5:15 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h45 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 3:20 PM Southampton, University | 3h05 | 6:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 4:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 7:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 4:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h55 | 7:25 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h05 | 7:10 PM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h40 | 7:45 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 6:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 6:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h30 | 9:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 6:45 PM Southampton, University | 2h35 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 8:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 8:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h30 | 11:00 PM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX160 · NX035 | 8:55 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 7h55 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 · NX035 | 8:55 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 7h40 | 4:35 AM London, Earl's Court | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
NX032 | 2:05 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h45 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 2:05 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h25 | 4:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 2:20 AM Southampton, University | 2h30 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 4:15 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h35 | 6:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 4:15 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h15 | 6:30 AM London, Earl's Court | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h40 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 2h05 | 6:25 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southampton to London
Buses from Southampton to London run on average 34 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 30 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:57. The fastest bus covers the 112 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 112 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 30 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Bluestar from Southampton to LondonYou can travel by bus between Southampton to London with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Bluestar for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Southampton to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to London by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Southampton to London
Most Southampton to London buses use the Southampton, Coach Station to London, Victoria Coach Station station pair, with some services arriving at London, York Road (London Eye). Use this guide to compare Southampton and London bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Southampton station do buses to London leave from?
Getting to Southampton, Coach Station from Southampton city centre
Southampton, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Southampton, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café Express (in the station), Sandwich Bar (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Southampton, Burgess Rd (Library) from Southampton city centre
Getting to Southampton, University from Southampton city centre
Which London station do buses from Southampton arrive at?
Getting to London, Victoria Coach Station from London city centre
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station bus station facilities and services
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station from London city centre
Getting to London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) from London city centre
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