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Stansted - Stansted London Airport (STN)
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Southampton - University of Southampton
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Bus Stansted to Southampton: Trip Overview

Bus Stansted to Southampton: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$50
Average bus trip duration4h 45m
Number of daily buses16
Earliest bus departure4:10 AM
Distance97 miles (156 km)
Latest bus departure9:30 PM

Stansted to Southampton Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures16
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures4:10AM - 9:30PM
Minimum Price$25
Average Ticket Price$50
Minimum Trip Duration4h
Average Bus Trip Duration4h45m
Distance97 miles (156 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Stansted - Southampton

Taking the bus is the best way to travel to Southampton without a car. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Stansted to Southampton takes around 4h 45m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 4h. This is the time it takes to travel the 98 miles (158 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Stansted and Southampton is 98 miles (158 km).

About 16 buses travel this route daily, provided by National Express. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Stansted to Southampton may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Stansted to Southampton a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 4:10 AM and 9:30 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Stansted to Southampton leave from London Stansted Airport and arrive at Southampton Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Go for the bus if you want the most affordable way to travel this route. With prices starting at $28, you won't find a cheaper way to get there.

You can expect to pay around $50 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $28 and $84, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

Once in Southampton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Solent Sky Aviation Museum, Guided Walks, Sport Activities, Titanic Trail and St Mary's Stadium.

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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The cheapest trip from Stansted to Southampton was searched and found on Apr 3, 2024 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $58 for a bus ticket from Stansted to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2024-04-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Stansted and Southampton!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Stansted to Southampton, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Stansted to Southampton.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Stansted to Southampton, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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