Bus tickets Leicester to Southampton from £10

Compare all the coach companies and find the best price with CheckMyBus
1
Search accommodation with Booking.com
The Best Deals Save up to 70%
The Most Choices Millions of routes worldwide
Easy and Transparent Compare offers with 1 click

Which bus from Leicester to Southampton is the best?

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

today
from £10
tomorrow
from £13
Saturday
from £10
Sunday
from £19
Monday
from £12
Tuesday
from £10
Wednesday
from £10

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    17:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    10:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:25
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    17:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:40
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    17:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    00:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    15:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    21:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    17:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    17:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    17:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    00:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    6h 20m
    0
    12:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    18:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    10:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:25
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    17:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    17:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    00:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    15:45
    Leicester
    Fosse Park
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    17:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • CrossCountry
    4h 4m
    0
    09:40
    Leicester
    Central Station
    13:44
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    £78

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    17:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    10:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:40
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    17:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:20
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    17:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    10:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    06:00
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    13:05
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    7h 0m
    0
    08:05
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    15:05
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • FlixBus
    7h 0m
    0
    06:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    13:25
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    10:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:25
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 15m
    0
    20:15
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    02:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    7h 10m
    0
    03:40
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    10:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    6h 5m
    0
    17:45
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • FlixBus
    6h 55m
    0
    10:30
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    17:25
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    17:25
    Leicester
    St. Margaret's Bus Station
    23:05
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Leicester 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily coaches from Leicester to Southampton. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 22 daily coaches between Leicester and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 81 coaches from Leicester to Southampton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Southampton, with 9 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Leicester to Southampton

National Express-Ends soon! Get 25% off coach tickets. Travel by Aug 31.
National Express

Ends soon! Get 25% off coach tickets. Travel by Aug 31.

All facts for Leicester to Southampton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, National Express and CrossCountry that travel daily 23 times by bus from Leicester to Southampton in one click. Book your Leicester to Southampton bus ticket starting from £10!

Cheapest Bus £10
Fastest Bus 4h 4m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Latest Coach 20:15
Daily Bus Connections 23 Ø
Distance 192.9 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, National Express and CrossCountry

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Leicester to Southampton?

Every day, 23 buses from 3 coach companies leave Leicester for Southampton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 26/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
Tuesday 24/06
Wednesday 25/06
Thursday 26/06
£13
Friday 27/06
£13
Saturday 28/06
£10
Sunday 29/06
£19
Monday 30/06
£12
Tuesday 01/07
£16
Wednesday 02/07
£13
Thursday 03/07
£12
Friday 04/07
£15
Saturday 05/07
£19
Sunday 06/07
£10
Monday 07/07
£10
Tuesday 08/07
£10
Wednesday 09/07
£10
Thursday 10/07
£10
Friday 11/07
£10
Saturday 12/07
£15
Sunday 13/07
£10
Monday 14/07
Tuesday 15/07
£14
Wednesday 16/07
£10
Thursday 17/07
Friday 18/07
£15
Saturday 19/07
£15
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Southampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Southampton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £10, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Southampton. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £19.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Southampton, with £10. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

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

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

National Express from Leicester to Southampton

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £10
Fastest Coach 5h 45m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Last Coach 20:15
Daily Connections 11 Ø
Found on 26/06/2025

FlixBus from Leicester to Southampton

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 5h 20m
Earliest Coach 06:25
Last Coach 17:25
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 26/06/2025
In total 3 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 Leicester and Southampton

Here is a map with all coach stations in Leicester 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 Leicester to Southampton? Compare all modes of transports from Leicester to Southampton.

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

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

How much does a Leicester Southampton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Leicester Southampton bus trip is available from £10 and takes 6h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £10 to £78. 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 Leicester Southampton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Leicester to Southampton is offered by roughly 23 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Southampton from Leicester take?

The quickest coach from Leicester to Southampton is provided by CrossCountry and takes 4h 4m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £78. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Southampton?

The earliest bus to Southampton departs from Leicester at 05:25. 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 Leicester to Southampton?

The latest bus to Southampton departs from Leicester at 20:15. 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 Leicester Southampton route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester 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, National Express and CrossCountry.

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

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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester to Southampton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Leicester and to Southampton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Leicester and to Southampton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!
Coaches Norwich to Leicester Coaches Norwich to Leicester
Bus from Bradford to Leicester Bus from Bradford to Leicester
Bus Newquay to Leicester Bus Newquay to Leicester
Bus London to Leicester Bus London to Leicester
Bus from Edinburgh to Southampton Bus from Edinburgh to Southampton
Coach to Southampton from Chichester Coach to Southampton from Chichester
Coach to Southampton from Cardiff Coach to Southampton from Cardiff
Bus from Andover to Southampton Bus from Andover to Southampton
Popular Airport Transfers to Leicester and to Southampton
CheckMyBus › Coaches in United Kingdom › Coach to Leicester › Coach to Southampton

The CheckMyBus App

Free Download

App Store
CheckMyBus App
Close
GPDR CheckMyBus shield

We value your privacy!

To show you the best bus deals, we and our partners use technical, analytical, and marketing cookies for ads personalisation. We remember your anonymized details to provide a personalized experience.