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Which bus from Bristol to Southampton is the best?

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

today
from £18
tomorrow
from £10
Tuesday
from £11
Wednesday
from £9
Thursday
from £10
Friday
from £11
Saturday
from £9

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    8h 38m
    0
    14:12
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    22:50
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    5h 10m
    0
    08:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    13:25
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:25
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    18:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    00:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    04:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    10:30
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    16:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    16:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    20:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    20:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    7h 3m
    0
    10:07
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    17:10
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:40
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:25
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    20:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    20:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    04:15
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    10:30
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    16:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    16:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 30m
    0
    20:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    20:00
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    6h 10m
    0
    12:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    18:40
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    16:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    16:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    8h 38m
    0
    14:12
    Bristol
    Black Boy Hill
    22:50
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    16:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    16:20
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    23:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    5h 50m
    0
    18:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    00:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    5h 45m
    0
    20:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Southampton
    University
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    20:30
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:25
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 30m
    0
    12:10
    Bristol
    Coach Station
    17:40
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Bristol 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.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 52 daily coaches from Bristol to Southampton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 46 daily coaches between Bristol and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 139 coaches from Bristol to Southampton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bristol and Southampton, with 33 offers.

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All facts for Bristol to Southampton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and FlixBus that travel daily 49 times by bus from Bristol to Southampton in one click. Book your Bristol to Southampton bus ticket starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus £9
Fastest Bus 4h 35m
Earliest Coach 04:00
Latest Coach 21:15
Daily Bus Connections 49 Ø
Distance 102.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bristol to Southampton?

Every day, 49 buses from 2 coach companies leave Bristol for Southampton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
Wednesday 18/06
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
Saturday 21/06
Sunday 22/06
£18
Monday 23/06
£21
Tuesday 24/06
£11
Wednesday 25/06
£9
Thursday 26/06
£16
Friday 27/06
£13
Saturday 28/06
£9
Sunday 29/06
£20
Monday 30/06
£23
Tuesday 01/07
£9
Wednesday 02/07
£9
Thursday 03/07
£9
Friday 04/07
£12
Saturday 05/07
£12
Sunday 06/07
£13
Monday 07/07
£12
Tuesday 08/07
£10
Wednesday 09/07
£9
Thursday 10/07
£10
Friday 11/07
£9
Saturday 12/07
£12
Sunday 13/07

The cheapest time to travel from Bristol to Southampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bristol to Southampton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Bristol to Southampton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bristol to Southampton, with £9. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Southampton?

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

National Express from Bristol to Southampton

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £9
Fastest Coach 4h 35m
Earliest Coach 04:00
Last Coach 21:15
Daily Connections 43 Ø
Found on 21/06/2025

FlixBus from Bristol to Southampton

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 4h 40m
Earliest Coach 08:15
Last Coach 18:25
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 21/06/2025
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 Bristol and Southampton

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

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 Bristol to Southampton? Compare all modes of transports from Bristol to Southampton.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Bristol 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 Bristol to Southampton bus

How much does a Bristol Southampton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Bristol Southampton bus trip is available from £9 and takes 6h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £59. 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 Bristol Southampton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Bristol to Southampton is offered by roughly 49 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Southampton from Bristol take?

The quickest coach from Bristol to Southampton is provided by National Express and takes 4h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £59. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bristol to Southampton?

The earliest bus to Southampton departs from Bristol at 04:00. 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 Bristol to Southampton?

The latest bus to Southampton departs from Bristol at 21:15. 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 Bristol Southampton route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Bristol 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: National Express and FlixBus.

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

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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Southampton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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