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03:00PM2h40
London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
05:40PMSouthampton Central (SOU)
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London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station
05:25PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)
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Buses to Southampton

Coach travel is an excellent way to reach Southampton, whether travellers are students heading to the city's university, hooking up with ferries to Europe, or just planning a city break in the south coast port. Southampton's bus terminal is located near the harbour and the city center, making arrivals and transfers simple. And there are plenty of buses from London, Bristol and other UK cities.

Which is the main bus station in Southampton?

All buses to Southampton will arrive at Southampton bus Station. The bus Station is situated on Harbour Parade, around 300-400 metres north of the city center, and a few hundred metres from the train station. It's also around 800 metres north-west of the cruise terminal and ferry port, so transferring after bus journeys should be easy.

Which bus companies offer buses to Southampton?

Buses to Southampton are provided by National Express, which runs direct services from London Victoria bus Station, Brighton and Portsmouth. Passengers can also travel from plenty of other UK cities, such as Bristol, Birmingham, and Norwich. However, a transfer in London will be needed along the way.

Why travel by bus to Southampton?

Travelling by bus to Southampton is often the best way to travel. Buses from London won't take much longer than trains, and are usually much more affordable for budget travellers. National Express buses are also spacious and comfortable, with perks like wifi available on-board. Moreover, the bus Station in Southampton is very well located for most onward travel. It's more central than the rail station, and closer to both the cruise terminal and the cross-channel ferry port. Finally, buses are a great way to travel from south coast cities, with reliable, direct, and relatively quick services from cities like Portsmouth and Brighton.

Before you travel to Southampton by bus - good to know!

Southampton has a fairly compact central core, and getting around on foot is more than possible. However, if travellers need to reach the university or the harbour, a PlusBus ticket could be the ideal transport option. It provides unlimited bus travel across the city, putting popular destinations like St. Mary's Stadium within easy reach. Aside from that, Southampton is well worth exploring. Check out the vintage shops in the Polygon neighbourhood, lose yourself in the University Botanical Garden, and learn all about the city's seafaring past at the fascinating SeaCity Museum.

Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and Bus to Southampton

National Express, Megabus and Bus will get you to Southampton at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times, prices and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the bus to Southampton: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

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