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What is the best way to travel from Chester to Southampton?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights, Buses and Trains to Southampton from Chester. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
9h 10m
£31
£34
2
Train
4h 17m
£61
£76
12
Flight
1h 0m
£49
£132
61

What is the cheapest way to reach Southampton from Chester?

You can reach Southampton with just £31 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Saturday
from £49
Sunday
from £36
Monday
from £92
Tuesday
from £31
Wednesday
from £32
Thursday
from £77
Friday
from £36

    Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    7h 25m
    0
    14:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    22:20
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £49
  • Jet2.com
    31h 15m
    0
    10:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    17:15
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £57
  • Ryanair
    31h 35m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:35
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £63
  • Jet2.com
    15h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:20
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £64

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:10
    Southampton
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    8h 20m
    0
    08:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:45
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £49
  • Buzz
    18h 5m
    0
    20:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    14:55
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £51
  • Jet2.com
    13h 50m
    0
    06:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £54
  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 55m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £57

    Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    7h 5m
    0
    08:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    15:35
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £92
  • EasyJet Airline
    29h 20m
    0
    12:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    18:15
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £120
  • EasyJet Airline
    27h 35m
    0
    12:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:20
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £123
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 40m
    0
    06:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:00
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £125

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:10
    Southampton
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    16h 5m
    0
    19:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    11:55
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £64
  • Ryanair
    11h 30m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:45
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £85
  • Loganair
    1h 0m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:30
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £107
  • EasyJet Airline
    10h 40m
    0
    07:35
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:15
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £125

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:10
    Southampton
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    22h 50m
    0
    17:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    16:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £93
  • EasyJet Airline
    24h 0m
    0
    16:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £95
  • EasyJet Airline
    26h 25m
    0
    13:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £128
  • Ethiopian Airlines
    21h 40m
    0
    18:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £162

    Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    12h 25m
    0
    05:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    18:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £77
  • Ryanair
    7h 55m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    15:35
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £90
  • EasyJet Airline
    21h 55m
    0
    16:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £93
  • Buzz
    11h 55m
    0
    09:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    20:55
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £99

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:10
    Southampton
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Transport for Wales
    4h 47m
    0
    08:56
    Chester
    Central Station
    13:43
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £61
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 46m
    0
    13:56
    Chester
    Central Station
    18:42
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £61
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 19m
    0
    13:32
    Chester
    Central Station
    17:51
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £86
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 23m
    0
    13:56
    Chester
    Central Station
    18:19
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £86
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    7h 40m
    0
    06:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    14:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £85
  • Loganair
    1h 0m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:30
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £105
  • Buzz
    23h 35m
    0
    13:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    13:25
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Buzz
    Economy
    from £107
  • Jet2.com
    7h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £145

What are the fastest trips from Chester to Southampton?

You can get to Southampton from Chester in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Loganair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 0m
Sunday
from 1h 0m
Monday
from 1h 0m
Tuesday
from 1h 0m
Wednesday
from 9h 10m
Thursday
from 1h 0m
Friday
from 1h 0m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Loganair
    1h 0m
    0
    15:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:40
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £92
  • EasyJet Airline
    7h 15m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:55
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £211
  • Ryanair
    7h 25m
    0
    14:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    22:20
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £49
  • Jet2.com
    15h 20m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    22:20
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £64

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Loganair
    1h 0m
    0
    16:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:45
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £107
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    6h 5m
    0
    09:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    15:35
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £190
  • Ryanair
    8h 20m
    0
    08:25
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:45
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £49
  • Jet2.com
    13h 50m
    0
    06:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    20:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £54
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:10
    Southampton
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Loganair
    1h 0m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:30
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £128
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 45m
    0
    10:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    15:35
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £173
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 45m
    0
    09:50
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    15:35
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £177
  • Ryanair
    7h 5m
    0
    08:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    15:35
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £92

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Loganair
    1h 0m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:30
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £107
  • Aurigny Air Services
    4h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    19:05
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Aurigny Air Services
    Economy
    from £182
  • EasyJet Airline
    10h 40m
    0
    07:35
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:15
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £125
  • Ryanair
    11h 0m
    0
    07:15
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:15
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £133
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:10
    Southampton
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:10
    Southampton
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Ethiopian Airlines
    21h 40m
    0
    18:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Ethiopian Airlines
    Economy
    from £162
  • EasyJet Airline
    22h 50m
    0
    17:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    16:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £93
  • EasyJet Airline
    24h 0m
    0
    16:10
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £95
  • EasyJet Airline
    26h 25m
    0
    13:45
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    16:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £128

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Loganair
    1h 0m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:30
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £106
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 15m
    0
    08:20
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    13:35
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £139
  • Ryanair
    7h 55m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    15:35
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £90
  • Jet2.com
    8h 10m
    0
    10:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    18:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £111

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Loganair
    1h 0m
    0
    16:30
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    17:30
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £105
  • Jet2.com
    6h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    13:45
    Southampton Airport
    Southampton Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £169
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    14:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £155
  • Jet2.com
    7h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    14:10
    Bournemouth Airport
    Bournemouth Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £145
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 17m
    0
    14:32
    Chester
    Central Station
    18:49
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £87
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 19m
    0
    13:32
    Chester
    Central Station
    17:51
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £86
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 23m
    0
    13:56
    Chester
    Central Station
    18:19
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £86
  • Transport for Wales
    4h 46m
    0
    13:56
    Chester
    Central Station
    18:42
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    from £61
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    9h 10m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:10
    Southampton
    University
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    9h 25m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Coach Station
    23:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Chester to Southampton

What are the most popular stations in Chester and Southampton?

In Chester, you will usually depart from Central Station, Vicar's Lane or Bus Interchange, while in Southampton you will be arriving at Central Station, Coach Station or Swanwick Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Southampton from Chester? With 11 connections between 2 Flight, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chester and Southampton, you can pay as low as £31 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Loganair: you will get to Southampton in just 1h 0m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chester and Southampton are EasyJet Airline, Ryanair and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Chester and Southampton is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bache or to Netley, and look at flights from Liverpool Airport, and landing at Bournemouth Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Chester to Southampton?

The most popular companies between Chester and Southampton, are EasyJet Airline, Ryanair and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus

Train companies: Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Ryanair, Jet2.com and 8 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Chester to Southampton

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chester to Southampton. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Chester to Southampton

How can I reach Southampton from Chester?

Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Flight, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Southampton from Chester.

How far is Southampton from Chester?

The distance between Chester and Southampton is 273.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chester and Southampton?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 47 kgs, and a flight 67 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chester to Southampton?

You can get to Southampton with just £31 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Chester to Southampton?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Southampton in just 1h 0m with a Flight from Loganair.

More routes to Chester and to Southampton

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chester and to Southampton. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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