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Compare all timetables for the bus from Southampton to Bristol

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Southampton to Bristol from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
£17
tomorrow
£13
Thursday
£13
Friday
£19
Saturday
£16
Sunday
£19
Monday
£14

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 40m 11:05 Southampton University 16:45 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 4h 45m 17:05 Southampton University 21:50 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £17
FlixBus 5h 5m 16:45 Southampton Coach Station 21:50 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £17
National Express 8h 0m 12:15 Southampton Coach Station 20:15 Bristol Black Boy Hill  Economy £30
National Express 7h 0m 16:30 Southampton Coach Station 23:30 Bristol Black Boy Hill  Economy £30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 0m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 09:05 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 5h 55m 06:05 Southampton Coach Station 12:00 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 6h 0m 10:45 Southampton Coach Station 16:45 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £13
National Express 7h 10m 05:35 Southampton Coach Station 12:45 Bristol Black Boy Hill  Economy £20
National Express 7h 0m 16:30 Southampton Coach Station 23:30 Bristol Black Boy Hill  Economy £20

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 10m 05:35 Southampton Coach Station 12:45 Bristol Black Boy Hill  Economy £13
National Express 7h 8m 05:35 Southampton Coach Station 12:43 Bristol Clifton Down  Economy £13
National Express 7h 5m 05:35 Southampton Coach Station 12:40 Bristol University Queens Rd  Economy £13
FlixBus 5h 0m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 09:05 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 5h 55m 06:05 Southampton Coach Station 12:00 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £14

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 5m 14:45 Southampton Coach Station 19:50 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 5h 5m 16:45 Southampton Coach Station 21:50 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 4h 45m 04:20 Southampton University 09:05 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 7h 10m 02:05 Southampton Coach Station 09:15 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £26
National Express 6h 55m 02:20 Southampton University 09:15 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Bristol via Bournemouth, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      18:15
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      19:00
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      0
      19:15
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      00:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 0m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 09:05 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 5h 5m 16:45 Southampton Coach Station 21:50 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £16
FlixBus 4h 45m 04:20 Southampton University 09:05 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £16
National Express 7h 10m 02:05 Southampton Coach Station 09:15 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 55m 02:20 Southampton University 09:15 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 0m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 09:05 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 4h 25m 06:05 Southampton Coach Station 10:30 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £19
FlixBus 5h 5m 16:45 Southampton Coach Station 21:50 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £19
National Express 7h 10m 02:05 Southampton Coach Station 09:15 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £28
National Express 6h 55m 02:20 Southampton University 09:15 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £28
  • Did you know that if you travel from Southampton to Bristol via Bournemouth, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      6h 35m
      0
      18:15
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      19:00
      Bournemouth
      Central Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £4
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • National Express
      5h 35m
      0
      19:15
      Bournemouth
      Train Station
      00:50
      Bristol
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 0m 04:05 Southampton Coach Station 09:05 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 4h 45m 04:20 Southampton University 09:05 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £14
FlixBus 5h 40m 15:05 Southampton University 20:45 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £15
National Express 7h 10m 02:05 Southampton Coach Station 09:15 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 6h 55m 02:20 Southampton University 09:15 Bristol Coach Station  Economy £22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Southampton to Bristol is £11 on 12/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Bristol

See here how frequent the connections between Southampton and Bristol are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 47 daily coaches from Southampton to Bristol. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 29 daily coaches between Southampton and Bristol.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 143 coaches from Southampton to Bristol, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Bristol, with 21 offers.

Facts about coaches from Southampton to Bristol

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 43 times every day by bus from Southampton to Bristol in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Bristol starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 4h 5m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Latest Coach 20:30
Daily Bus Connections 43 Ø
Distance 102.3 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Bristol

Every day, 43 buses from 2 coach companies leave Southampton for Bristol: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
Tuesday 05/05
£17
Wednesday 06/05
£31
Thursday 07/05
£13
Friday 08/05
£19
Saturday 09/05
£16
Sunday 10/05
£19
Monday 11/05
£14
Tuesday 12/05
£11
Wednesday 13/05
£11
Thursday 14/05
£13
Friday 15/05
£14
Saturday 16/05
£12
Sunday 17/05
£11
Monday 18/05
£13
Tuesday 19/05
£14
Wednesday 20/05
£13
Thursday 21/05
£11
Friday 22/05
£13
Saturday 23/05
£24
Sunday 24/05
£14
Monday 25/05
£13
Tuesday 26/05
£13
Wednesday 27/05
£11
Thursday 28/05
£11
Friday 29/05
£12
Saturday 30/05
£16
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Bristol

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Southampton to Bristol, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Bristol. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Bristol, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £31.

How to save money travelling from Southampton to Bristol

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Southampton to Bristol in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Southampton to Bristol, 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 Southampton to Bristol are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Southampton to Bristol

These are the most booked bus companies between Southampton to Bristol from our users.

National Express from Southampton to Bristol

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 4h 10m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Last Coach 20:30
Daily Connections 35 Ø
Found on 05/05/2026

FlixBus from Southampton to Bristol

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 4h 5m
Earliest Coach 11:05
Last Coach 17:05
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 05/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Bristol

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Southampton and Bristol.

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Bristol

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Southampton to Bristol? Or which bus companies serve the route Southampton to Bristol? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Southampton to Bristol bus

How much does a Southampton - Bristol coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Southampton - Bristol bus trip is available from £11 and takes 7h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Southampton to Bristol is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £54. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Southampton to Bristol is offered by roughly 43 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bristol from Southampton take?

The quickest coach from Southampton to Bristol is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £19. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Bristol?

The earliest bus to Bristol departs from Southampton at 08:45. 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 Southampton to Bristol?

The latest bus to Bristol departs from Southampton at 20:30. 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 Southampton - Bristol route?

Passengers looking to travel from Southampton to Bristol 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 Southampton and Bristol?

You can check all the direct connections between Southampton and Bristol 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 Bristol from Southampton?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Southampton Bristol 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 Southampton Bristol 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 Southampton to Bristol on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Southampton to Bristol?

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 43 daily trips between Southampton and Bristol. 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 Southampton to Bristol?

Prices and availability for 43 trips between Southampton and Bristol 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 Southampton to Bristol

Economy
Economy

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

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