What is the travel distance from Bristol to Southampton?

The distance between the two cities is 65 miles (104 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bristol to Southampton start their journey at Bristol, Bus & Coach Station and wind up at Southampton Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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, Tudor House & Garden, Mayflower Theatre, Southampton City Art Gallery and Solent Sky Aviation Museum.

Bus Bristol to Southampton from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Bristol to Southampton on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	3:00am	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
3:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 35m	7:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
5:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 40m	9:40am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
8:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 25m	1:40pm	Southampton	No tags
5:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 40m	9:40am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Southampton on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 45m	3:00am	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
3:15pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 35m	7:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
5:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 40m	9:40am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
8:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 25m	1:40pm	Southampton	No tags
5:00am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 40m	9:40am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bristol to Southampton on November 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:45pm	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	6h 15m	3:00am	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
4:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 30m	9:20am	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
4:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	4h 30m	9:20am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
8:15am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 25m	1:40pm	Southampton	No tags
5:50am	Bristol, Bus & Coach Station	5h 30m	11:20am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bristol to Southampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

64 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $87	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $226	Average Duration1h 41m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $21	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,698 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/511,214 reviews

Staff4.1

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, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Bristol and Southampton?

Stops in Bristol

A - Bristol, Bus & Coach Station

B - Westbury Road

C - The Centre

D - Park Avenue

E - Bond St

F - Cribbs Causeway

Stops in Southampton

A - Southampton Coach Station

B - Southampton Bus Stop

C - W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton

D - Bus Stop Queensway

E - Southampton Central

F - Ferry Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bristol to Southampton by bus

What is the travel distance from Bristol to Southampton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bristol 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

11/05

$28

11/06

$26

Today

$28

11/08

$21

11/09

$22

11/10

$15

11/11

$19

11/12

$29

The cheapest trip from Bristol to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 10, 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 Bristol to Southampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $89 for a bus ticket from Bristol to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-10.

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.

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