- Must visit
Tate Britain
Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present, on Millbank near Victoria.










Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
2h 35m
Average duration
3h 21m
Buses per day
17
Distance
109 km
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Victoria (VIC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. 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 bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 68 miles (110 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $27 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Victoria (VIC):
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average $27 (€22).
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Victoria (VIC) costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to London Victoria (VIC) take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 56m.
Bus takes on average 2h 39m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $45 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€25). The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 6m 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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Central (SOU) to London Victoria (VIC) buses for today, Thursday, July 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX032 | Delayed 9:05 AM 2:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 2h45 | 7:30 AM 7:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2h55 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | Delayed 9:05 AM 4:15 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 2h35 | 7:30 AM 7:30 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | Delayed 9:05 AM 5:35 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 3h15 | 8:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:05 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h10 | 9:15 AM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | Delayed 9:05 AM 7:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | Delayed 9:05 AM 8:45 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 3h05 | 11:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h00 | 1:45 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | On time 12:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h05 | 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | On time 1:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 4:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h05 | 5:50 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | On time 3:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 6:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | On time 4:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h20 | 7:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:45 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3h00 | 7:45 PM London, Victoria Green Line Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | On time 6:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h50 | 9:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 | On time 8:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 2h50 | 11:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX160 · NX035 | On time 8:55 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 7h55 | 4:50 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare bus, train, and ferry prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Victoria (VIC) run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 13 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:05, the last at 20:40. The fastest bus covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 5:05 AM |
Last bus 8:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Discover the best of London Victoria — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect London Victoria trip today.
Major national gallery of British art from 1500 to the present, on Millbank near Victoria.
World-famous art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterworks from the 13th to 20th centuries.
Underground wartime bunker museum preserving the command centre used during the Second World War.
Central royal park with lake views, pelicans, and classic walking routes between major landmarks.
Historic square surrounded by major institutions and statues, ideal for iconic Westminster views.
Ceremonial avenue leading to Buckingham Palace, especially memorable during royal events and processions.
Beer-battered white fish with chips, a classic British takeaway and pub staple often served with mushy peas and tartare sauce.
Roast meat with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy, a traditional British weekend meal.
A hearty breakfast of eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes and toast, closely associated with London cafes and hotels.
A popular, established restaurant inspired by Bombay cafes, known for flavorful curries, grills and lively all-day dining.
A renowned restaurant near Victoria known for refined Chinese cuisine and creative dim sum, with a polished fine-dining atmosphere.
A stylish, established brasserie near Victoria Station serving British classics and modern European dishes in an elegant setting.
Prices are high by UK standards, especially for hotels and dining. Fast food and chain cafes help keep costs down.
Service is sometimes included. If not, tip 10-12.5% in restaurants for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
Official public transport app
London Victoria Coach Station, London -> Victoria Station, London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Central (SOU) to London Victoria (VIC) 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 London Victoria (VIC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need