The cheapest and fastest buses from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
€25
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
1 h 40 m
Average duration
1 h 47 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
92 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
Of the 13 buses that leave Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) for Southampton Central (SOU) on Tue, Aug 04, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 92 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 40 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 1 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX03211:20 PM1h40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€251One-way0 transfers
NX0327:30 AM2h00London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:30 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€251One-way0 transfers
NX0329:50 PM1h45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 311:35 PMSouthampton, Coach Station€251One-way0 transfers
NX0321:10 AM1h50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 33:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€291One-way0 transfers
NX035 · NX03211:50 PM3h10London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 33:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€321One-way1 transfer
NX03211:20 PM1h40London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 31:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€251One-way0 transfers
NX0329:50 PM1h45London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 311:35 PMSouthampton, Coach Station€251One-way0 transfers
NX0327:10 PM1h50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 39:00 PMSouthampton, Coach Station€341One-way0 transfers
NX0329:30 AM1h50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 311:20 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€341One-way0 transfers
NX0328:30 PM1h50London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 310:20 PMSouthampton, Coach Station€341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and ferry for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €34.
Distance: 57 miles (92 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €80 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 1h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU):
A ferry is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) costing on average €27.
A ferry is €57 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Southampton Central (SOU) take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 8m.
Bus takes on average 3h 34m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €7. The journey takes 3h 34m versus 1h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 07:54AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €104 |
Operator South Western Railway | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €106 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €24 |
Live departures
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) buses for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX032 | 7:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h00 | 9:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 9:30 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 11:20 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 11:00 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 12:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 12:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 1:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 1:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 2:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 2:30 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 4:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 4:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 2h10 | 6:10 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 5:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 7:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 6:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 8:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 8:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 9:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 9:00 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h45 | 10:45 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 10:20 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h45 | 12:05 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | 11:50 PM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h40 | 1:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
NX032 | 1:10 AM London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 1h50 | 3:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Buses from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 57 miles (92 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 57 miles (92 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 1:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU)You can travel by bus between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as €14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 (HXX) to Southampton Central (SOU) by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton Central (SOU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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