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Coach from Bournemouth to Southampton in 45 mins (fastest journey)
National Express coaches travel from Bournemouth to Southampton up to several times daily, starting from £4.80 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 45 minutes.
Enjoy affordable long-distance travel with early morning to late evening services, giving you more time to explore this spectacular city.
Coach from Bournemouth to Southampton in 45 mins (fastest journey)
National Express coaches travel from Bournemouth to Southampton up to several times daily, starting from £4.80 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 45 minutes.
Enjoy affordable long-distance travel with early morning to late evening services, giving you more time to explore this spectacular city.
| Bournemouth to Southampton journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 45 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £4.80 * |
| Distance (approx) | 51km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 1:00am/17:45pm |
Our Bournemouth to Southampton services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 206 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Bournemouth Coach & Rail Station
- Ringwood Meeting House Lane
- Southampton Coach Station
Our 160 service travels up to 3 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Bournemouth Coach & Rail Station
- Ringwood Meeting House Lane
- Southampton Coach Station
Bournemouth to Southampton route map
Departing from Bournemouth
Bournemouth Coach and Rail Station is located in Bournemouth town centre, providing convenient access to wider travel connections across the area.
The adjacent rail station enhances your travel options, while a dedicated taxi rank is based nearby for your convenience.
For more information, see our Bournemouth Coach Station facilities page.
Arriving at Southampton Coach Station
Southampton Coach Station welcomes coaches from Bournemouth from approximately 4:20am. The station is ideally situated in Southampton city centre, perfect for exploring shops, cafes and the scenic seafront. A free bus operates every 15 minutes between the coach station and Southampton Railway Station, and taxi ranks are available just outside for onward travel.
Take a look at our Southampton Coach Station facilities.
Perfect for:
✅ Day-trippers wanting to maximise exploration time in Southampton
✅ Budget-conscious travellers seeking affordable intercity transport
✅ Visitors looking for convenient access to Southampton's city centre attractions
Book your Bournemouth to Southampton coach ticket today for a comfortable and affordable travel experience covering this distance with generous luggage allowance.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Bournemouth Coach Station at 1.00am, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 1.45am.
The last coach leaves from Bournemouth Coach Station at 17.45pm, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 18.35pm.
A one-way journey from Bournemouth to Southampton is available from £4.80*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Bournemouth to Southampton arrive in 45 mins.
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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