What is the distance between Bath and Southampton?

About 53 miles (86 km) separate Bath and Southampton.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bath to Southampton?

If you're headed to Southampton from Bath, chances are that your bus will leave from Bath Bus Station and arrive at Southampton Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Southampton?

Once in Southampton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Guided Walks, Medieval Merchant's House, Day Trip To The Isle Of Wight, St Mary's Stadium and Southampton’s Parks.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bath to Southampton on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Bath Bus Station	5h 5m	12:55pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	11:15am	Bath Bus Station	5h 35m	4:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Bath Bus Station	4h 40m	6:55pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Bath Bus Station	4h 35m	10:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Bath Bus Station	6h 15m	2:30am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Bath to Southampton

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 1 hour 27 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6train per day

1h 27mAverage Duration

53 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $89	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $55	Average Duration1h 27m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bath and Southampton?

Stops in Bath

A
Bath Bus Station
Dorchester St, The bus station is located on Dorchester Street, close to the Avon riverbank. , Bath, Bath and North East Somerset BA1 1SS, UK
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B
3 London Rd
3 London rd, Bath BA1 6QA, UK
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C
Bath University
274 Convocation Ave, Bath BA2, UK

Stops in Southampton

A
Southampton Coach Station
20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
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B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK
C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK
D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK
E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK
F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29731 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bath to Southampton by bus

What is the distance between Bath and Southampton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bath to Southampton?
What are the best sights and things to do in Southampton?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$27

11/23

No data

Today

$16

11/25

$15

11/26

$17

11/27

No data

11/28

$21

11/29

$24

The cheapest trip from Bath to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $92 for a bus ticket from Bath to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-25.