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How to get to Southampton by coach
| Routes | 20 |
| Trips per day | 219 |
| coach lines | 2 |
| Stations | 7 |
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About Southampton
Southampton is a scenic city along England's south coast, known for its history as an important port. No matter the time of year you visit, Southampton has a wealth of activities and attractions.
Your first stop is the SeaCity Museum, where you can discover the city's history and engage with the model of the RMS Titanic. Next, the Solent Sky Museum turns your attention skyward as it details Southampton's aviation history. The Southampton City Art Gallery is a hidden gem to view painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, print, and video exhibits. And if you’re on a tour of England’s premier league stadiums, Southampton’s St. Mary’s Stadium is a must.
For a unique dining experience, try the café at the Tudor House and Garden Museum. They serve local food and fantastic coffee in a home that's over 800 years old. Then, as you walk through the nearby Cultural Quarter, keep your eyes peeled for remnants of the city's medieval walls amidst the chic bars and stores.
Southampton Airport does serve international flights, but it's easy to reach Southampton even if you fly into one of London's airports. South Western Railway and Megabus provide train and bus service from London and other cities throughout the United Kingdom.
Station Information
National Express coaches depart from Southampton Coach Station, a five-minute walk from Southampton Central Railway Station. The coach station is close to the Marlands Shopping Centre and across the road from an ASDA supermarket. It is a small bus station with routes to places such as Bath, Birmingham, Weymouth, and more. The station building offers seating, toilets, an ATM, and a coffee shop to serve passengers traveling through Southampton.
Popular coach stations in Southampton:
University of Southampton
Southampton Coach Station
Southampton Airport Parkway
Solent University (Stop IE)
Southampton Herbert Walker Ave
Solent University (Stop IA)
East Park Terrace
What coach companies travel to Southampton, United Kingdom?
Located in United Kingdom, Southampton is accessible by coach from 20 other cities. You can choose from 219 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Southampton on Wanderu. National Express usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Southampton are also available..
Coach companies serving Southampton
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Express | 69 | 5h 24m | £26.82 |
| Megabus | 24 | 5h 34m | £24.65 |
National Express is probably the UK's best-known bus company, offering intercity services to London, Manchester, Southampton, and Edinburgh. Onboard the single and double-decker vehicles, travelers enjoy a good amount of legroom – roomier than airlines have in coach class – alongside WiFi, restrooms, and air conditioning.
Founded in 2003, Megabus UK was created to provide travelers with greener, more straightforward and smarter travel. The carrier has routes all across the United Kingdom in England, Scotland, and Wales. The Megabus UK fleet, easily distinguishable by its dark blue and yellow colors, has free Wi-Fi, outlets and charging ports, onboard restrooms, and 20 kg luggage allowances on each bus.
Frequently Asked Questions
£6.76 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Southampton, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Southampton. In the last month, coaches from Portsmouth to Southampton had the lowest average price at £9.91. In general, these cities tend to have the cheapest coaches to Southampton:
The busiest coach station in Southampton is University of Southampton. There are several other active stations in addition to this main station. The most popular coach stations in Southampton are:
- University of Southampton
- Southampton Coach Station
- Southampton Airport Parkway
| Departure | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|
| London | 4h 4m | £18.32 |
| Cardiff | 6h 53m | £29.29 |
| Northampton | 6h 26m | £54.62 |
| Norwich | 7h 43m | £58.87 |
| Manchester | 8h 19m | £30.99 |
Top coach routes to and from Southampton
- bus from Cardiff to Southampton
- bus from High Wycombe to Southampton
- bus from Manchester to Southampton
- bus from Bolton to Southampton
- bus from Southampton to Wolverhampton
- bus from Derby to Southampton
- bus from Ipswich to Southampton
- bus from Newport to Southampton
- bus from Southampton to Slough
- bus from Lincoln to Southampton
- bus from Southampton to Birmingham
- bus from Southampton to Manchester
- bus from Norwich to Southampton
- bus from Portsmouth to Southampton
- bus from Chester to Southampton
- bus from Southampton to Sheffield
- bus from Southampton to Colchester
- bus from Southampton to Bath
- bus from Wolverhampton to Southampton
- bus from Slough to Southampton
- bus from Southampton to London
- bus from Southampton to Weston-super-Mare
- bus from Southampton to Newport
- bus from Swansea to Southampton
- bus from Glasgow to Southampton
- bus from Southampton to Wakefield
- bus from London to Southampton
- bus from Hull to Southampton
- bus from Liverpool to Southampton
- bus from Northampton to Southampton
- bus from Nottingham to Southampton
- bus from Southampton to Liverpool
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