Luggage
You can bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard our coaches. However, be sure to check your flight luggage allowance with your airline before your pack.
View our luggage policyWe accept:
Southampton to Heathrow Airport
From £9.60 one-way*
Generous luggage allowance
Bring 1x large suitcase (or 2x medium cases) & 1x soft hand luggage item onboard
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Coach from Southampton to Heathrow
Our coaches travel from Southampton to Heathrow up to 14 times a day, from £9.60 one-way*.
With regular, reliable services, low fares, and a comfortable fleet of coaches, you can travel in style for less.
Coach from Southampton to Heathrow
Our coaches travel from Southampton to Heathrow up to 14 times a day, from £9.60 one-way*.
With regular, reliable services, low fares, and a comfortable fleet of coaches, you can travel in style for less.
| Southampton to Heathrow journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 50 mins (to Heathrow Central) |
| Cheapest price | From £9.60 * |
| Distance (approx) | 112km |
| No. of stops | 1 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 2:00am/18:20pm |
Our Southampton to Heathrow services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 205 service travels up to 14 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Southampton Coach Station
- University of Southampton
- Winchester Park & Ride East (St Catherine's)
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 5)
- Heathrow Airport (Terminal 4)
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
Southampton to Heathrow route map
Routes to Heathrow airport:
- Bath to Heathrow
- Birmingham to Heathrow
- Bournemouth to Heathrow
- Brighton to Heathrow
- Bristol to Heathrow
- Cambridge to Heathrow
- Cardiff to Heathrow
- Cheltenham to Heathrow
- Leicester to Heathrow
- London to Heathrow
- Nottingham to Heathrow
- Swindon to Heathrow
Inter-airport routes:
- Gatwick to Heathrow
- Luton to Heathrow
- Stansted to Heathrow
- Heathrow to Gatwick
- Heathrow to Luton
- Heathrow to Stansted
Departing from Southampton
Taxi ranks are based just outside the station in Southampton, and a free bus operates every 15 minutes between the coach station and Southampton Railway Station.
Time to spare before travelling? Southampton Coach Station is based in the city centre, giving you plenty of chance to browse the shops or cafes, or have a stroll along the seafront.
Take a look at our Southampton Coach Station facilities.
Travelling to Terminal 4 or 5?
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above. You can then take the free Heathrow Express train in between terminals.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
Our coaches from Southampton Coach Station arrive at Heathrow Airport up to 6 times per day. At Heathrow, you will find many facilities to pass the time before travelling.
Facilities near to the stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Southampton Coach Station at 2.00am, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 3.50am.
The last coach leaves from Southampton Coach Station at 18.20pm, arriving at Heathrow Central Bus Station at 20.30pm.
A one-way journey from Southampton to Heathrow is available from £9.60*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Southampton to Heathrow take 1 hr 50 mins to Terminal 2 & 3.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
