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Coach from Heathrow to Southampton in 1 hour 25 mins (fastest journey)
National Express operates coaches from Heathrow to Southampton with journey times from just 1 hour 25 minutes, starting from £16.00 one-way*. With services running from early morning until late evening, you can travel in style for less while we take care of the driving.
Coach from Heathrow to Southampton in 1 hour 25 mins (fastest journey)
National Express operates coaches from Heathrow to Southampton with journey times from just 1 hour 25 minutes, starting from £16.00 one-way*. With services running from early morning until late evening, you can travel in style for less while we take care of the driving.
| Heathrow to Southampton journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 25 mins (from Terminal 5) |
| Cheapest price | From £16.00 * |
| Distance (approx) | 102km |
| No. of stops | 3 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 01:10am/23:50pm (from Heathrow Central) |
Our Heathrow to Southampton services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 032 service travels up to 14 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station
- Heathrow Airport (T5)
- Winchester Park & Ride East (St Catherine's)
- University of Southampton
- Southampton Coach Station
Heathrow to Southampton route map
Departing from Heathrow
While waiting for your coach, Heathrow Airport offers excellent facilities to enjoy before your journey. You'll find a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants near your departure point, along with rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines to make your pre-journey time comfortable.
Information about terminal connections
Our coaches serve all Heathrow terminals with dedicated stops. Coaches for Terminals 2 & 3 operate from Heathrow Central Bus Station, while services for Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 depart from outside their respective terminal buildings.
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.
Arriving at Southampton Coach Station
Coaches arrive at Southampton Coach Station in the heart of the city centre from 3.00am (approx).
You'll find taxi ranks just outside the station, and a free bus operates every 15 minutes between the coach station and Southampton Railway Station. The central location gives you immediate access to shops, cafes and the scenic seafront.
Take a look at our Southampton Coach Station facilities.
Perfect for:
✅ Business travellers seeking quick airport transfers in just 75 minutes
✅ Tourists wanting affordable transportation to explore Southampton's seafront attractions
✅ Late-night travellers with services running into the early hours
Book your Heathrow to Southampton coach journey today and enjoy our comfortable, convenient service that gets you to your destination with minimum fuss and maximum value.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Station at 01.10am, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 03.00am.
The last coach leaves from Heathrow Central Bus Coach Station at 23.50pm, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 1.30am.
A one-way journey from Heathrow to Southampton is available from £16.00*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Heathrow to Southampton arrive in 1 hr 40 mins from Terminal 2&3, and 1 hr 25 mins from Terminal 5.
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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