- Must visit
SeaCity Museum
Modern city museum focused on Southampton’s maritime history, including the Titanic story and the city’s role as a major port.
Cheapest price
$71
Average price
$75
Fastest journey
2 h 55 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
68 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Reading to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Southampton will cost around $75 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.
It's difficult to get from Reading to Southampton without transferring at least once.
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RRRA1 · NX032Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 42 miles (68 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 26m Average total duration Fastest 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Reading to Southampton:
A train is $44 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Reading to Southampton costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
You'll arrive about {timeSavings} sooner ({durationInMinutes} by bus vs {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car) and save roughly {savingsAmount} compared to fuel and tolls ({cheapestPrice} vs {drivingPriceInCents}). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:27AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:21AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:27AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:44AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:23AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:56AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h07 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:56AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:56PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:23PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h37 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:56PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h04 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:23PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:26PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h24 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h17 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:49PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h01 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:56PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:56PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h54 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:01PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:31PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:56PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:03PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:03PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:03PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h57 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Southampton buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RRRA1 · NX032 | 9:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h05 | 12:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 10:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h40 | 2:05 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 11:45 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h15 | 3:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 1:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 4h00 | 5:05 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 3:05 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h20 | 6:25 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 4:20 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h20 | 7:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 5:43 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h57 | 8:40 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 7:01 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h49 | 9:50 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 7:31 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h14 | 10:45 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 9:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h02 | 12:05 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 10:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h27 | 1:30 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 11:03 PM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h57 | 3:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
RRRA1 · NX032 | 6:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 3h25 | 9:50 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
RRRA1 · NX032 | 8:25 AM Reading, Blagrave Street | 2h55 | 11:20 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Reading to Southampton run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:37. The fastest bus covers the 42 miles (68 km) distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 42 miles (68 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 1h 44m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:37 PM |
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Best time to book 21 days |
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Modern city museum focused on Southampton’s maritime history, including the Titanic story and the city’s role as a major port.
Restored historic house museum in the Old Town, presenting over 800 years of local history in atmospheric rooms and gardens.
Aviation museum with historic aircraft and exhibits on flying boat and regional aviation heritage.
The most characterful part of Southampton, with medieval walls, historic lanes, pubs, museums, and easy walking between major sights.
Modern marina district popular for waterfront walks, yacht views, and social-media-friendly skyline and harbor scenes.
Busy waterfront promenade with views toward the port and cruise terminals, especially popular at sunset.
A classic south coast takeaway of battered local fish with chips, closely tied to Southampton's port and seaside food culture.
Oysters from the nearby Solent and Hamble area have long been part of local coastal eating, prized for their fresh briny flavour.
Fresh south coast crab served on bread is a common regional seafood dish, showcasing shellfish landed along the Hampshire coast.
A trusted local favourite serving French and European dishes, appreciated for consistent cooking and a warm neighbourhood feel.
A long-running independent Spanish restaurant known for tapas, seafood, and a cosy, characterful dining room.
A well-regarded modern Asian restaurant and bar with stylish interiors, noted for creative small plates and cocktails.
Moderate by UK standards. Pub meals and chains are reasonable, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more.
Around 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Small tips are optional in cafes, pubs, and for hotel staff.
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