How far is Bournemouth from Southampton?

Bournemouth and Southampton are 40 km (25 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bournemouth to Southampton?

Buses departing from Coach Station in Bournemouth will take you to Southampton Coach Station in Southampton.

Bus Bournemouth to Southampton from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Bournemouth	45m	9:10am	Southampton	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Bournemouth	45m	9:10am	Southampton	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Bournemouth	45m	9:10am	Southampton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:45 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bournemouth to Southampton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

37mAverage Duration

38 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $17	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$12 - $67	Average Duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bournemouth and Southampton?

Stops in Bournemouth

A
Coach Station
Bournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
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B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK
C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, UK

Stops in Southampton

A
Southampton Coach Station
20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
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B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK
C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK
D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK
E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK
F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,413 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bournemouth to Southampton by bus

How far is Bournemouth from Southampton?
Bournemouth and Southampton are 40 km (25 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Bournemouth to Southampton?
Buses departing from Coach Station in Bournemouth will take you to Southampton Coach Station in Southampton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-21

$9

11-22

$9

Today

$9

11-24

$9

11-25

$7

11-26

$7

11-27

$7

11-28

$9

The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bournemouth to Southampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $19 for a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.