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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Leicester St Margarets bus station | Southampton | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Leicester St Margarets bus station | Southampton University | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Leicester (Fosse Park) | Southampton | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Leicester (Fosse Park) | Southampton | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Leicester (Fosse Park) | Southampton | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Leicester to Southampton
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Leicester and Southampton?
Stops in Leicester
- A
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station
St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's, Leicester LE1 3AG, UK - B
Leicester
62 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, LE1 3GQ, United Kingdom - C
Leicester Forest East (Service Area), Northbound
M1 Motorway, Northbound, Leicester LE3 - D
Leicester - Fosse Park Bus Stop
Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester LE19 1HQ, UK
Stops in Southampton
- A20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
- 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
Based on 11451 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $33
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Leicester to Southampton by bus
What is the travel distance from Leicester to Southampton?
The distance between Leicester and Southampton is approximately 195 km (121 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Southampton?
Buses departing from St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station in Leicester 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.
The cheapest trip from Leicester to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $28To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Leicester to Southampton, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $28 to $61 for a bus ticket from Leicester to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-27.
