How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to London?

The cheapest bus tickets from Southampton to London start at R 153. The average price for this route is around R 222. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Southampton to London?

The average bus journey time from Southampton to London is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 90 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 55m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Southampton to London route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 62 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to London?

The earliest bus departs from Southampton to London at 02:05. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to London?

A bus trip from Southampton to London produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Southampton to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29779 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to London?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Southampton to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Southampton to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Southampton to London from R 92 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Southampton to London on 1 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Southampton	2h 10m	19:10	Hammersmith	Cheapest
Bus	09:30	Southampton University	1h 55m	11:25	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	08:45	Southampton Coach Station	3h 5m	11:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Southampton	2h 10m	11:25	Hammersmith	No tags
Bus	08:45	Southampton Coach Station	3h 5m	11:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to London on 2 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:15	Southampton	2h 10m	09:25	Hammersmith	Cheapest
Bus	09:30	Southampton University	1h 55m	11:25	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Southampton	2h 10m	11:25	Hammersmith	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to London on 3 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Southampton	2h 10m	19:10	Hammersmith	Cheapest
Bus	09:30	Southampton University	1h 55m	11:25	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:15	Southampton	2h 10m	09:25	Hammersmith	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to London on 4 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:15	Southampton	2h 10m	09:25	Hammersmith	Cheapest
Bus	09:30	Southampton University	1h 55m	11:25	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Southampton	2h 10m	11:25	Hammersmith	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to London on 5 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:30	Southampton Coach Station	3h 20m	17:50	Victoria Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	09:30	Southampton University	1h 55m	11:25	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:15	Southampton	2h 10m	09:25	Hammersmith	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to London on 6 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:15	Southampton	2h 10m	09:25	Hammersmith	Cheapest
Bus	09:30	Southampton University	1h 55m	11:25	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Southampton	2h 10m	11:25	Hammersmith	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to London on 7 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:15	Southampton	2h 10m	09:25	Hammersmith	Cheapest
Bus	09:30	Southampton University	1h 55m	11:25	Hammersmith	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags
Bus	09:15	Southampton	2h 10m	11:25	Hammersmith	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	2h 45m	04:50	Victoria Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Southampton to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 162, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

112 kmDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 153 - R 883	Average duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 258 - R 5 186	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 162 - R 162	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Southampton and London?

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

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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C
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
New Cross Gate
263 New Cross Rd, London SE14 5PL, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529 811 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

National Express receives high praise for its excellent service, courteous and helpful staff, and comfortable journeys. Many users appreciate the value for money, timely departures, and cleanliness of the coaches. While most experiences are positive with no delays reported by some travelers, there were mentions of occasional bus delays ranging from 10 to 50 minutes.

National Express Southampton London recent customer reviews

It was a lovely journey from start to finish no delays drivers were polite and helpful with updates both coaches were clean overall and enjoyable trip from London to Edinburgh ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Steven R.

18 August 2025

Many departures, and good with a stop at both Hammersmith and Victoria when going to London. The bus was delayed 40 minutes, and all other national express where delayed between 10-50 minutes.

Sofie K.

20 December 2024

The driver was friendly handled me personally surely doing it to everyone else which I think is a spexlcial skill

Edline M.

16 November 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511 838 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11838 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 155

Flixbus Southampton London recent customer reviews

The driver was not a pleasant person to be around, he moaning and shouting alot, he hit the curb and I genuinely thought we'd hit something. And was using his phone whilst at red lights

Samuel L.

31 October 2025

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to London by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to London?
The cheapest bus tickets from Southampton to London start at R 153. The average price for this route is around R 222. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Southampton to London?
The average bus journey time from Southampton to London is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 90 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 55m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Southampton to London route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 62 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to London?
The earliest bus departs from Southampton to London at 02:05. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to London?
A bus trip from Southampton to London produces an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Southampton to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29779 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to London?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Southampton to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Southampton to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Southampton to London was searched and found on 06 Jan 2026 with a price of R 92

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

You can expect to pay from R 92 to R 910 for a bus ticket from Southampton to London based on the last 0 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 92, which is on 2026-01-06.

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.