What's the distance between Oxford and Southampton by coach?

The distance between Oxford and Southampton by coach is approximately 59 miles (95 km).

How can I get from Oxford to Southampton without driving?

You can travel to Southampton from Oxford by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Oxford to Southampton from £7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Oxford to Southampton on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:35	Gloucester Green	1h 55m	17:30	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	20:50	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	11:50	Gloucester Green	4h 5m	15:55	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	15:35	Gloucester Green	1h 55m	17:30	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:50	Gloucester Green	4h 5m	15:55	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Southampton on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:15	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	20:50	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Gloucester Green	3h 50m	09:20	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Gloucester Green	3h 50m	09:20	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Southampton on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:00	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	20:35	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	05:30	Gloucester Green	4h 10m	09:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Gloucester Green	4h 10m	09:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Oxford to Southampton on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	19:00	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	20:35	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Gloucester Green	4h 10m	09:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	05:30	Gloucester Green	4h 10m	09:40	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 09:48 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Oxford to Southampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage duration

59 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £58	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£13 - £109	Average duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £8	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oxford and Southampton?

Stops in Oxford

A
Gloucester Green
Oxford Bus Station, Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, UK
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B
Oxford High Str Stop
18 High St, Oxford OX1, UK
C
Oxford Bus Stop St Giles
66 St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3LY, UK
D
426 Old Abingdon Rd
426 Old Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1, UK
E
94 St Aldate's
94 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DA, 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

The Airline

4.5/5307 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.1

Based on 307 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. The Airline ticket prices on this trip start at £42

The Airline Oxford Southampton recent customer reviews

Comfortable journey, social distancing and the bus driver even cracked a joke over the speaker when announcing the rules for the journey

Nicolay H.

12 October 2020

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, National Express provides excellent service and customers had a nice experience. The little Indian girl who drove the bus was highly praised for her exceptional skills.

National Express Oxford Southampton recent customer reviews

Lack of communication, 3:35 was cancelled and replacement was not identified nor was it clear when it was coming.

Carlo V.

28 August 2025

Bus was late for one hour

Kiran A.

4 August 2023

I had a nice experience using National Express.

Iulia C.

14 March 2023

Oxford Tube

4.5/545 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi2.2

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

Megabus Oxford Southampton recent customer reviews

It was good and driver great but ove 40 mins late and as consequence I missed my next ferry. I will travel again.

Alison S.

20 December 2023

The coach never showed up and we were not notified.

Kylesha H.

29 July 2023

It was like 1 and a half hours late. very disappointed experience

Arun M.

30 May 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Oxford to Southampton

What's the distance between Oxford and Southampton by coach?
The distance between Oxford and Southampton by coach is approximately 59 miles (95 km).
How can I get from Oxford to Southampton without driving?
You can travel to Southampton from Oxford by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£15

24/11

£12

Today

£8

26/11

£7

27/11

£8

28/11

£8

29/11

£9

30/11

£9

The cheapest trip from Oxford to Southampton was searched and found on 26 Nov 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 Oxford to Southampton as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £7 to £58 for a bus ticket from Oxford 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 The Airline 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.