Coach Bournemouth to Southampton from £4

Which bus from Bournemouth to Southampton is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Bournemouth to Southampton. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£4

tomorrow

£5

Sunday

£5

Monday

£4

Tuesday

£4

Wednesday

£4

Thursday

£4

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	06:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	07:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 45m	08:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	09:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	09:55	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	10:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 09:55:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 45m	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:00:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	04:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	05:15	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 04:30:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	0h 45m	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:00:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	04:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	05:15	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 04:30:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	08:05	Bournemouth	Train Station	08:50	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:05:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 08:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 45m	06:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	07:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 45m	08:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	09:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	06:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	07:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 45m	08:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	09:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	09:55	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	10:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 09:55:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	0h 45m	01:00	Bournemouth	Train Station	01:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 01:00:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 01:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
National Express	0h 45m	04:30	Bournemouth	Train Station	05:15	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£6	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 04:30:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	06:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	07:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 45m	08:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	09:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	09:55	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	10:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 09:55:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	1h 0m	07:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	08:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	0h 50m	11:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:00	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:10:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	06:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	07:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 45m	08:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	09:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	09:55	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	10:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 09:55:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	1h 0m	07:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	08:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	0h 50m	11:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:00	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 11:10:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	06:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	07:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 45m	08:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	09:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	09:55	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	10:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 09:55:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	1h 0m	07:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	08:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	0h 50m	11:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:00	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:10:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	0h 45m	06:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	07:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 06:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 45m	08:25	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	09:10	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:25:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
FlixBus	0h 50m	09:55	Bournemouth	Central Coach Station	10:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£4	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 09:55:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m
National Express	1h 0m	07:45	Bournemouth	Train Station	08:45	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 07:45:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	0h 50m	11:10	Bournemouth	Train Station	12:00	Southampton	Coach Station	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:10:00 to Coach Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 50m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bournemouth to Southampton is £4 on 05/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bournemouth and Southampton?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bournemouth to Southampton. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily coaches from Bournemouth to Southampton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Bournemouth and Southampton.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 56 coaches from Bournemouth to Southampton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bournemouth and Southampton, with 6 offers.

All facts for Bournemouth to Southampton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 13 times by bus from Bournemouth to Southampton in one click. Book your Bournemouth to Southampton bus ticket starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus	£4
Fastest Bus	0h 45m
Earliest Coach	01:00
Latest Coach	16:10
Daily Bus Connections	13 Ø
Distance	39.6 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bournemouth to Southampton?

Every day, 13 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bournemouth for Southampton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£4

Saturday 06/12

£5

Sunday 07/12

£5

Monday 08/12

£4

Tuesday 09/12

£4

Wednesday 10/12

£4

Thursday 11/12

£4

Friday 12/12

£5

Saturday 13/12

£5

Sunday 14/12

£5

Monday 15/12

£5

Tuesday 16/12

£5

Wednesday 17/12

£5

Thursday 18/12

Friday 19/12

£5

Saturday 20/12

£5

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£6

Tuesday 23/12

£6

Wednesday 24/12

£6

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

£9

Saturday 27/12

£6

Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Bournemouth to Southampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £4, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bournemouth to Southampton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bournemouth to Southampton, with £4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

How to save money travelling from Bournemouth to Southampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bournemouth to Southampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bournemouth to Southampton are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Bournemouth to Southampton?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Bournemouth to Southampton timetable.

National Express from Bournemouth to Southampton

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bournemouth to Southampton:

Cheapest Price	£5
Fastest Coach	0h 45m
Earliest Coach	01:00
Last Coach	15:00
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

FlixBus from Bournemouth to Southampton

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bournemouth to Southampton:

Cheapest Price	£4
Fastest Coach	0h 45m
Earliest Coach	06:25
Last Coach	16:10
Daily Connections	7 Ø
Found on	04/12/2025

In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Bournemouth and Southampton

Here is a map with all coach stations in Bournemouth and Southampton. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central Coach Station

Bournemouth Bus Station

University

Fern Barrow

Westbourne

Poole Rd

Pier

Exeter Road

Square

Gervis Pl 9

Coach Station

Harbour Parade 2

Solent University

East Park Terrace

University

Highfield Interchange Highfield Interchange

Port

Town Quay

New Road

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bournemouth to Southampton? Compare all modes of transports from Bournemouth to Southampton.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Bournemouth to Southampton

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bournemouth to Southampton. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Bournemouth to Southampton bus

How much does a Bournemouth Southampton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bournemouth Southampton bus trip is available from £4 and takes 0h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bournemouth to Southampton?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £6. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Southampton.

How many connections are available for the Bournemouth Southampton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bournemouth to Southampton is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Southampton from Bournemouth take?

The quickest coach from Bournemouth to Southampton is provided by National Express and takes 0h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £5. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The earliest bus to Southampton departs from Bournemouth at 01:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Bournemouth to Southampton?

The latest bus to Southampton departs from Bournemouth at 16:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Bournemouth Southampton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Bournemouth to Southampton can travel with FlixBus and National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Bournemouth and Southampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Southampton from Bournemouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Bournemouth Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bournemouth Southampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bournemouth to Southampton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bournemouth to Southampton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bournemouth and to Southampton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bournemouth and to Southampton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!