How far is Oxford from Southampton?

About 59 miles (95 km) separate Oxford and Southampton.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Oxford to Southampton leave from Gloucester Green 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 Bike The Tracks Of New Forest, SeaCity Museum, Sport Activities, Guided Walks and Southampton Common Park.

Bus Oxford to Southampton from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oxford to Southampton on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	8:35pm	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:00pm	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	8:35pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Gloucester Green	3h 50m	12:05am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00pm	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	8:35pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:15pm	Gloucester Green	3h 50m	12:05am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Southampton on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:35pm	Gloucester Green	1h 55m	5:30pm	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:15pm	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	8:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Gloucester Green	3h 50m	9:20am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Gloucester Green	3h 50m	9:20am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Southampton on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	8:35pm	Southampton Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:30am	Gloucester Green	4h 10m	9:40am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Gloucester Green	4h 10m	9:40am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Oxford to Southampton on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40pm	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	7:00pm	Gloucester Green	1h 35m	8:35pm	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Gloucester Green	4h 10m	9:40am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Gloucester Green	2h 10m	12:40pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Gloucester Green	4h 10m	9:40am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Oxford 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 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

59 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $75	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$16 - $149	Average Duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $10	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Oxford and Southampton?

Stops in Oxford

A
Gloucester Green
Oxford Bus Station, Gloucester Green, Oxford OX1 2BU, UK
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B
Oxford High Str Stop
18 High St, Oxford OX1, UK
C
Oxford Bus Stop St Giles
66 St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3LY, UK
D
426 Old Abingdon Rd
426 Old Abingdon Rd, Oxford OX1, UK
E
94 St Aldate's
94 St Aldate's, Oxford OX1 1DA, 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

The Airline

4.5/5306 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.1

Based on 306 reviews, the company was rated 4.5 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. The Airline ticket prices on this trip start at $58

The Airline Oxford Southampton recent customer reviews

Comfortable journey, social distancing and the bus driver even cracked a joke over the speaker when announcing the rules for the journey

Nicolay H.

October 12, 2020

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to customer reviews, National Express provides excellent service and customers had a nice experience. The little Indian girl who drove the bus was highly praised for her exceptional skills.

National Express Oxford Southampton recent customer reviews

Lack of communication, 3:35 was cancelled and replacement was not identified nor was it clear when it was coming.

Carlo V.

August 28, 2025

Bus was late for one hour

Kiran A.

August 4, 2023

I had a nice experience using National Express.

Iulia C.

March 14, 2023

Oxford Tube

4.5/545 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi2.2

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Customers express dissatisfaction with the service, specifically mentioning delays and late arrivals. These issues seem to be consistent across multiple reviews.

Megabus Oxford Southampton recent customer reviews

It was good and driver great but ove 40 mins late and as consequence I missed my next ferry. I will travel again.

Alison S.

December 20, 2023

The coach never showed up and we were not notified.

Kylesha H.

July 29, 2023

It was like 1 and a half hours late. very disappointed experience

Arun M.

May 30, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Oxford to Southampton by bus

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

$19

11/22

$18

Today

$18

11/24

$15

11/25

$9

11/26

$9

11/27

$9

11/28

$10

The cheapest trip from Oxford to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $74 for a bus ticket from Oxford to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-11-25.

Usually The Airline 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.