How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Ringwood?

The cheapest coach tickets from Southampton to Ringwood start from £5. The average price for this route is around £5. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Southampton to Ringwood?

The average bus journey time from Southampton to Ringwood is 30m, covering a distance of 18 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 25m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Southampton to Ringwood route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to Ringwood?

The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Ringwood at 01:40. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Ringwood?

A bus journey from Southampton to Ringwood produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus from Southampton to Ringwood from £6 | Compare & Save up to 47%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Southampton to Ringwood on 11 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:35	Southampton Coach Station	30m	18:05	Meeting House Lane	CheapestFastest
Bus	17:35	Southampton Coach Station	30m	18:05	Meeting House Lane	No tags
Bus	20:55	Southampton Coach Station	30m	21:25	Meeting House Lane	No tags
Bus	20:55	Southampton Coach Station	30m	21:25	Meeting House Lane	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to Ringwood on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:50	Southampton Coach Station	30m	18:20	Meeting House Lane	CheapestFastest
Bus	17:50	Southampton Coach Station	30m	18:20	Meeting House Lane	No tags
Bus	20:55	Southampton Coach Station	30m	21:25	Meeting House Lane	No tags
Bus	20:55	Southampton Coach Station	30m	21:25	Meeting House Lane	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Southampton to Ringwood

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Ringwood. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£5 - £9	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,761 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, there are mixed opinions about the service. Some customers appreciate the convenience and rate it highly, while others mention issues such as late departures from Southampton without any explanation. It is suggested that an update screen for arrival would be helpful in improving the overall experience.

National Express Southampton Ringwood recent customer reviews

The driver left as soon as he pulled in, without myself and an elderly couple. Meaning I then had to pay £29 for a train and uber to make the interview I was on my way to.

Elena S.

9 January 2020

Delays were due to traffic and so unavoidable. Bus staff and counter staff good. Plenty of seating for waiting.

Julia K.

30 August 2019

very reasonable cost tickets, friendly & helpful staff, quality coaches, timely service! pleasure to travel NatExpress - thanks!

Sandy R.

17 November 2017

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Southampton to Ringwood

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Ringwood?
The cheapest coach tickets from Southampton to Ringwood start from £5. The average price for this route is around £5. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Southampton to Ringwood?
The average bus journey time from Southampton to Ringwood is 30m, covering a distance of 18 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 25m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Southampton to Ringwood route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to Ringwood?
The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Ringwood at 01:40. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Ringwood?
A bus journey from Southampton to Ringwood produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£6

10/12

£6

Today

£6

12/12

£6

13/12

£6

14/12

£6

15/12

No data

16/12

£6

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Ringwood was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Ringwood as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £10 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Ringwood based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-14.