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Coach from London to Southampton in 2 hours 30 mins (fastest journey)
National Express coaches travel from London to Southampton up to 14 times a day, starting from £5.80 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 2 hours 30 minutes.
Travel in style for less with our reliable service running from early morning until late evening, giving you more time to explore this spectacular city.
Coach from London to Southampton in 2 hours 30 mins (fastest journey)
National Express coaches travel from London to Southampton up to 14 times a day, starting from £5.80 one-way*, with the fastest journey taking just 2 hours 30 minutes.
Travel in style for less with our reliable service running from early morning until late evening, giving you more time to explore this spectacular city.
| London to Southampton journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 2 hrs 30 mins (from London Victoria) |
| Cheapest price | From £5.80 * |
| Distance (approx) | 109km |
| No. of stops | 4 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 00:30am/23:00pm |
Our London 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:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- Heathrow Airport
- Heathrow Airport (T5)
- Winchester Park & Ride East (St Catherine's)
- University of Southampton
- Southampton Coach Station
London to Southampton route map
Departing from London Victoria Coach Station
London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, served by the Victoria, District and Circle Lines. A bus stop sits directly outside the coach station with many routes into the city centre.
Victoria Rail Station is also just 300 metres away, with a convenient taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities.
Arriving at Southampton Coach Station
Coaches from London Victoria arrive at Southampton Coach Station from around 3.00am, placing you in Southampton's city centre. Taxi ranks are outside, and a free bus runs every 15 minutes between the coach station and Southampton Railway Station.
The central location offers chances to browse shops and cafes or enjoy a stroll along the seafront.
Take a look at our Southampton Coach Station facilities.
Perfect for:
✅ Day trippers wanting to maximise their time in Southampton
✅ Budget-conscious travellers seeking cheap intercity transport
✅ Visitors looking to explore Southampton's seafront and city centre
Book your journey from London to Southampton today and enjoy comfortable, affordable travel with the UK's leading coach operator.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 00.30am, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 3.00am.
The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.00pm, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 1.30am.
A one-way journey from London to Southampton is available from £5.80*.
Our fastest coach journeys from London to Southampton arrive in 2 hr 30 mins from our Victoria Coach Station stop.
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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