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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 or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£18
tomorrow
£11
Sunday
£15
Monday
£11
Tuesday
£11
Wednesday
£11
Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 20m 13:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 20:40 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 7h 20m 14:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 21:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 7h 0m 15:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 22:45 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 6h 15m 17:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 23:45 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £21
FlixBus 5h 55m 17:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 23:25 Southampton University  Economy £21

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 30m 13:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 19:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 20m 14:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 20:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 0m 15:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 22:45 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 20m 15:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 21:40 Southampton University  Economy £16
FlixBus 5h 55m 17:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 23:25 Southampton University  Economy £16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 5m 07:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 13:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 10m 08:40 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 14:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 6h 0m 06:50 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 6h 15m 17:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 23:45 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £22
FlixBus 7h 5m 04:15 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 20m 05:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 50m 06:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 5m 07:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 14:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 7h 35m 08:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 16:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 40m 13:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 19:40 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 20m 05:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 50m 06:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 35m 07:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 14:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 45m 06:25 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 13:10 Southampton University  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 20m 11:35 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 17:55 Southampton University  Economy £13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 20m 05:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 50m 06:00 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:50 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
National Express 6h 35m 07:45 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 14:20 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £11
FlixBus 6h 40m 15:20 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 22:00 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 6h 15m 17:30 Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 23:45 Southampton Coach Station  Economy £14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Leicester to Southampton is £11 on 19/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


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.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 33 daily coaches from Leicester to Southampton. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Leicester and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 71 coaches from Leicester to Southampton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Southampton, with 16 offers.

All facts for Leicester to Southampton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 29 times by bus from Leicester to Southampton in one click. Book your Leicester to Southampton bus ticket starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Coach 04:15
Latest Coach 21:30
Daily Bus Connections 29 Ø
Distance 192.9 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Leicester to Southampton?

Every day, 29 buses from 2 coach companies leave Leicester for Southampton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 18/09/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/09
Tuesday 15/09
Wednesday 16/09
Thursday 17/09
Friday 18/09
£18
Saturday 19/09
£11
Sunday 20/09
£15
Monday 21/09
£11
Tuesday 22/09
£11
Wednesday 23/09
£14
Thursday 24/09
Friday 25/09
£17
Saturday 26/09
£11
Sunday 27/09
£11
Monday 28/09
£11
Tuesday 29/09
£11
Wednesday 30/09
£15
Thursday 01/10
£14
Friday 02/10
£15
Saturday 03/10
£15
Sunday 04/10
£11
Monday 05/10
£20
Tuesday 06/10
£14
Wednesday 07/10
£14
Thursday 08/10
£20
Friday 09/10
£16
Saturday 10/10
£19
Sunday 11/10

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 £11, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Leicester to Southampton. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Southampton, with £11. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £11.

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.

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 55m
Earliest Coach 04:15
Last Coach 17:30
Daily Connections 18 Ø
Found on 17/09/2026

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 £11
Fastest Coach 5h 40m
Earliest Coach 05:25
Last Coach 21:30
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 17/09/2026
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 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 £11 and takes 6h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £40. 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 29 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 National Express and takes 5h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. 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 04:15. 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 21:30. 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 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 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 and National Express.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Leicester to Southampton?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 29 daily trips between Leicester and Southampton. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Leicester to Southampton?

Prices and availability for 29 trips between Leicester and Southampton change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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.

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