Southampton to Heathrow Airport: Coach transfers, bus timetables & cheap tickets
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Coach from Southampton to Heathrow
Our coaches travel from Southampton to Heathrow up to 14 times a day, from £17.40 one-way*.
With regular, reliable services, low fares, and a comfortable fleet of coaches, you can travel in style for less.
Our Southampton to Heathrow services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Southampton to Heathrow route map
Departing from Southampton
Taxi ranks are based just outside the station in Southampton, and a free bus operates every 15 minutes between the coach station and Southampton Railway Station.
Time to spare before travelling? Southampton Coach Station is based in the city centre, giving you plenty of chance to browse the shops or cafes, or have a stroll along the seafront.
Take a look at our Southampton Coach Station facilities.
Travelling to Terminal 4 or 5?
For more frequent coach services, search for Heathrow Airport London (Terminals 2, 3) in the blue Journey Planner above. You can then take the free Heathrow Express train between terminals.
Arriving at Heathrow Airport
Our coaches from Southampton Coach Station arrive at Heathrow Airport up to 6 times per day. At Heathrow, you will find many facilities to pass the time before travelling.
Facilities near to the stop include: a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines.
Arrival and Departure information:
Terminal 2 & 3: Coaches arrive and depart from the Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Terminal 4: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 4.
Terminal 5: Coaches arrive and depart outside of Heathrow Terminal 5.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. Price includes a £1.50 booking fee. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 13.07.2026 for travel between 13.07.2026 - 09.11.2026.