How far is Bournemouth from Southampton?

The distance between the two cities is 25 miles (40 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Bournemouth to Southampton leave from Coach Station and arrive at Southampton Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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 SeaCity Museum, Southampton City Art Gallery, Solent Sky Aviation Museum, Southampton’s Old Town and Southampton Common Park.

Bus Bournemouth to Southampton from $5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Bournemouth	45m	9:10am	Southampton	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Bournemouth	45m	9:10am	Southampton	No tags

Next departures for Bournemouth to Southampton on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	1:00am	Coach Station	45m	1:45am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Bournemouth	45m	7:10am	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:30am	Coach Station	45m	5:15am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Bournemouth	45m	9:10am	Southampton	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bournemouth 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 37 minutes and with fares starting at just $9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

37mAverage Duration

24 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$8 - $12	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $47	Average Duration37m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $4	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bournemouth and Southampton?

Stops in Bournemouth

A
Coach Station
Bournemouth (Coach Station), Bournemouth BH8 8DL, UK
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B
Richmond Hill, 3
3 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth BH2 6HE, UK
C
Travel Interchange
Bath Rd, Bournemouth BH1, 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

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Southampton by bus

How far is Bournemouth from Southampton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bournemouth 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

11/21

$6

11/22

$6

Today

$6

11/24

$6

11/25

$5

11/26

$5

11/27

$5

11/28

$6

The cheapest trip from Bournemouth to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $13 for a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.