Bristol to Southampton Bus

  • Lowest price from ≈ €22.20 £19.10
  • Average duration 5h 10m
  • Connections per day 49
  • Distance 103 km
  • CO₂ per person 9 kg

bus from Bristol to Southampton

The journey from Bristol to Southampton is about 103 km. On average a bus trip takes 5h 10m with 49 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ €22.20 £19.10
Trip duration 5h 10m
Connections per day 49
Lowest price ≈ €22.20 £19.10
Highest price ≈ €68.04 £58.55
First departure 03:50 AM
Last departure 07:45 PM
Distance 103 km
Departure Bristol
Arrival Southampton
Travel operator National Express
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National Express7.21 kg CO₂
21:15Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h 20m
08:15Southampton, Southampton
≈ €49.85 £42.90
1 changes
National Express7.21 kg CO₂
06:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h 15m
12:05Southampton, Southampton
≈ €54.04 £46.50
1 changes
National Express7.21 kg CO₂
08:00Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h 15m
14:00Southampton, Southampton
≈ €54.04 £46.50
1 changes

Next departures from Bristol to Southampton

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

National Express ≈ €52.99 £45.60
03:50 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 5m · direct
08:55 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €52.29 £45.00
03:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h 25m · 1 changes
09:15 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €54.67 £47.05
03:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
4h 25m · 1 changes
09:15 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €52.99 £45.60
03:50 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 25m · direct
09:15 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €22.20 £19.10
04:15 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
6h 15m · direct
10:30 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €55.43 £47.70
05:50 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 40m · direct
11:30 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €57.11 £49.15
05:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
4h 5m · 1 changes
10:25 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €55.43 £47.70
05:50 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
4h 35m · direct
10:25 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €52.29 £45.00
05:50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h 5m · 1 changes
10:25 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €54.67 £47.05
08:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
4h · 1 changes
12:55 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €54.73 £47.10
08:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h · 1 changes
12:55 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €52.99 £45.60
08:00 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
4h 55m · direct
12:55 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €58.45 £50.30
08:57 Black Boy Hill Westbury Road
7h 38m · direct
16:35 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €58.45 £50.30
08:59 Clifton Down Whiteladies Road
7h 36m · direct
16:35 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €58.45 £50.30
08:59 Clifton Down Whiteladies Road
6h 31m · direct
15:30 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €52.29 £45.00
09:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h 25m · 1 changes
14:30 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €54.67 £47.05
09:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
4h 25m · 1 changes
14:30 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €50.55 £43.50
09:00 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 10m · direct
14:10 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €50.55 £43.50
09:00 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 30m · direct
14:30 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €58.45 £50.30
09:05 University (Queens Rd) Queens Road
7h 30m · direct
16:35 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €58.45 £50.30
09:05 University (Queens Rd) Queens Road
6h 25m · direct
15:30 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €57.11 £49.15
10:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
4h 5m · 1 changes
15:30 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €54.73 £47.10
10:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h 5m · 1 changes
15:30 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €55.43 £47.70
10:00 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 30m · direct
15:30 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €55.43 £47.70
11:00 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 35m · direct
16:35 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €57.11 £49.15
11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
4h 30m · 1 changes
16:55 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €55.43 £47.70
11:00 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 55m · direct
16:55 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €54.73 £47.10
11:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h 30m · 1 changes
16:55 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €27.54 £23.70
12:30 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
6h 10m · direct
18:40 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €62.11 £53.45
13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
4h 20m · 1 changes
18:15 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €62.17 £53.50
13:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h 20m · 1 changes
18:15 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €60.43 £52.00
13:00 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 15m · direct
18:15 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €66.35 £57.10
14:15 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
4h 55m · direct
19:10 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €68.04 £58.55
14:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
4h 20m · 1 changes
19:10 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €65.66 £56.50
14:15 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h 20m · 1 changes
19:10 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €66.35 £57.10
14:15 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
4h 35m · direct
18:50 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €55.43 £47.70
15:30 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
5h 55m · direct
21:25 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €54.73 £47.10
15:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
4h 15m · 1 changes
20:25 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €55.43 £47.70
15:30 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
4h 55m · direct
20:25 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €57.11 £49.15
15:30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
4h 15m · 1 changes
20:25 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €54.67 £47.05
18:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
3h 55m · 1 changes
22:50 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €52.99 £45.60
18:00 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
6h 10m · direct
00:10 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €52.99 £45.60
18:00 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
4h 50m · direct
22:50 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €52.29 £45.00
18:00 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
3h 55m · 1 changes
22:50 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €24.52 £21.10
19:45 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
6h 30m · direct
02:15 University Highfield Interchange
National Express ≈ €24.52 £21.10
19:45 Coach Station Cannon Street/Whitson St
6h 45m · direct
02:30 Bus Station Harbour Parade
National Express ≈ €26.20 £22.55
19:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station
5h 16m · 1 changes
02:30 Southampton, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €24.98 £21.50
19:45 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
5h 16m · 1 changes
02:30 Southampton, Coach Station
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Carriers on this route

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National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

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Facilities Description
Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 7.21kg
bus 7.73kg
flight 20.6kg
carpool 16.48kg

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