Coach from Heathrow Airport to Southampton: Cheapest bus tickets to popular coach stations
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Coach from Heathrow to Southampton in 1 hour 25 mins (fastest journey)
National Express operates coaches from Heathrow to Southampton with journey times from just 1 hour 25 minutes, starting from £17.40 one-way*. With services running from early morning until late evening, you can travel in style for less while we take care of the driving.
Our Heathrow to Southampton services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
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Departing from Heathrow
While waiting for your coach, Heathrow Airport offers excellent facilities to enjoy before your journey. You'll find a wide assortment of cafes, shops and restaurants near your departure point, along with rest areas, toilet facilities, cash machines and ticket machines to make your pre-journey time comfortable.
Information about terminal connections
Our coaches serve all Heathrow terminals with dedicated stops. Coaches for Terminals 2 & 3 operate from Heathrow Central Bus Station, while services for Terminal 4 and Terminal 5 depart from outside their respective terminal buildings.
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.
Arriving at Southampton Coach Station
Coaches arrive at Southampton Coach Station in the heart of the city centre from 3.00am (approx).
You'll find taxi ranks just outside the station, and a free bus operates every 15 minutes between the coach station and Southampton Railway Station. The central location gives you immediate access to shops, cafes and the scenic seafront.
Take a look at our Southampton Coach Station facilities.
Perfect for:
✅ Business travellers seeking quick airport transfers in just 75 minutes
✅ Tourists wanting affordable transportation to explore Southampton's seafront attractions
✅ Late-night travellers with services running into the early hours
Book your Heathrow to Southampton coach journey today and enjoy our comfortable, convenient service that gets you to your destination with minimum fuss and maximum value.
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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.