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Coach from London to Southampton in 1 hour 55 mins (fastest journey)
Our fastest coach from London (Hammersmith) to Southampton will get you there in just 1 hours 55 mins, giving you more time to explore this spectacular city.
With coaches running from early in the morning until late in the evening and £5.80 single fares*, you can travel in style for less.
| London to Southampton journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 1 hr 55 mins (from Hammersmith) |
| Cheapest price | From £5.80 * |
| Distance (approx) | 109km |
| No. of stops | 0 (other services may use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 6:30am/23:59pm |
Our London to Southampton services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 032 service travels up to 16 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- Basingstoke
- Heathrow Airport
- Heathrow Airport (T5)
- Winchester Park & Ride East (St Catherine's)
- University of Southampton
- Southampton Coach Station
Our 035 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:
- London Victoria Coach Station
- Southampton Coach Station
London to Southampton route map
Departing from London Victoria Coach Station
London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line, and the Circle Line. A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre.
Victoria Rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.
Take a look at our London Victoria Coach Station facilities.
Arriving at Southampton Coach Station
Coaches from London Victoria Coach Station arrive at Southampton Coach Station from 8.25am (approx). Taxi ranks are based just outside the station on your arrival in Southampton, and a free bus operates every 15 minutes between the coach station and Southampton Railway Station.
On arrival you'll find Southampton Coach Station is based in the city centre, giving you plenty of chance to browse the shops or cafes, or have a stroll along the seafront.
Take a look at our Southampton Coach Station facilities.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 6.30am, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 8.25am.
The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.59pm, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 2.30am.
A one-way journey from London to Southampton is available from £5.80*.
Our fastest coach journeys from London to Southampton arrive in 1 hr 55 mins from our Hammersmith stop.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 07.01.2025 for travel between 07.01.2025 - 05.05.2025.
