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The cheapest and fastest buses from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU)
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 02
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €30
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €55
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 4 h
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 4 h 15 m
- Buses on Nov 02
- 12
- Distance
- 159 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) without transferring at least once.
NXA8 · NX0327:55 PM 5h05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 1:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station €30 1 One-way 1 transfer- NXA8 · NX035
11:50 PM 9h20 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 9:10 AM Southampton, Coach Station €35 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX035
10:35 PM 4h35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 3:10 AM Southampton, Coach Station €35 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX032
3:15 PM 5h45 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 9:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station €40 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX728 · NX032
7:25 PM 4h10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 11:35 PM Southampton, Coach Station €58 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX727 · NX032
9:00 AM 4h00 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 1:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station €62 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX032
10:15 AM 4h05 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 2:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station €68 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX728 · NX032
7:25 PM 4h10 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 11:35 PM Southampton, Coach Station €58 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX727 · NX035
4:45 AM 4h25 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 9:10 AM Southampton, Coach Station €60 1 One-way 1 transfer - NXA8 · NX035
10:35 PM 4h35 Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station 3:10 AM Southampton, Coach Station €35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU)
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Buses from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €19 by train.
The earliest bus runs at 06:05, the last at 21:35. The fastest bus covers the 98 miles (159 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €19
Distance 98 miles (159 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 3h 5m |
First bus 6:05 AM |
Last bus 9:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from €19
Frequently asked questions about your London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU).
Cheap bus tickets from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) can start from as little as €22 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) is €50 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) leaves at 6:05 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) leaves at 9:35 PM.
There are 12 buses a day from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.
London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €62 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €20 |
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) buses for today, Sunday, November 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXA8 · NX032 | 3:45 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 8:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 · NX032 | 5:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 10:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX728 · NX032 | 7:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:05 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX032 | 7:25 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 12:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX032 | 9:05 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h55 | 2:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX035 | 10:35 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h35 | 3:10 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX035 | 11:50 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 9h20 | 9:10 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, November 2 | |||||
| NX727 · NX035 | 4:45 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h25 | 9:10 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 6:40 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h40 | 11:20 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 9:00 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h00 | 1:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 10:15 AM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h05 | 2:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 1:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h05 | 6:20 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX727 · NX032 | 2:55 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 4h45 | 7:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NXA8 · NX032 | 3:15 PM Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station | 5h45 | 9:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Why should you book London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) buses with Omio?
National Express operates all buses services from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU).
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Bus providers: National Express from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU)You can travel by bus between London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) with National Express for as low as €19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
3h 5m
Cheapest National Express Price
€22
National Express frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between London Stansted Airport and Southampton Central (SOU)
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU), you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Southampton Central (SOU). You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between London Stansted Airport and Southampton Central (SOU) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU):
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) depends on the bus companies:
- 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU).
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU):
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU):
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU).
You can reserve your seat on the bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU) with the following bus company: National Express.
FAQs: Bus from London Stansted Airport to Southampton Central (SOU)
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