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Which bus from Plymouth to Southampton is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Plymouth to Southampton. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £49
tomorrow
Tuesday
Wednesday
from £42
Thursday
from £47
Friday
from £47
Saturday
from £49

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    00:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    09:15
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    03:35
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    11:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    06:35
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Southampton via Landrake, you can save more than £1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 2%
      11h 45m
      Plymouth
      12 km
      00:50
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      12:35
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Southampton via Exeter, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 5m
      0
      02:50
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      03:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      7h 10m
      0
      05:45
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      12:55
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    02:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    06:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    09:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    18:15
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Southampton via Exeter, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 5m
      0
      02:50
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      03:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      7h 10m
      0
      05:45
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      12:55
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £6

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    06:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    09:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    18:15
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    02:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Southampton via Exeter, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 5m
      0
      02:50
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      03:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      7h 10m
      0
      05:45
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      12:55
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 0m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    00:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    06:20
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:40
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    09:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    18:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    02:50
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Southampton via Exeter, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 5m
      0
      02:50
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      03:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      7h 10m
      0
      05:45
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      12:55
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel time is 2h 30m longer, but you will save £11

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £49
  • National Express
    8h 45m
    0
    09:15
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    18:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    20:25
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    03:35
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    11:50
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    06:35
    Plymouth
    Coach Station
    14:30
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Southampton via Landrake, you can save more than £5? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      Save more than 10%
      11h 45m
      Plymouth
      12 km
      00:50
      Landrake
      Bus Stop
      12:35
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0 km
      National Express
      Economy
      £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Plymouth to Southampton via Exeter, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      10h 5m
      0
      02:50
      Plymouth
      Coach Station
      03:50
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    • Waiting Time 1h 55m
    • National Express
      7h 10m
      0
      05:45
      Exeter
      Coach Station
      12:55
      Southampton
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £32
    Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £13

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Plymouth and Southampton?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Plymouth to Southampton. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Plymouth to Southampton. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Plymouth and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 coaches from Plymouth to Southampton, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Plymouth and Southampton, with 6 offers.

All facts for Plymouth to Southampton bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 7 times by bus from Plymouth to Southampton in one click. Book your Plymouth to Southampton bus ticket starting from £42!

Cheapest Bus £42
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Coach 00:30
Latest Coach 23:05
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 202.0 km
Coach Companies National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Plymouth to Southampton?

Every day, 7 buses from 1 coach companies leave Plymouth for Southampton. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 17/11/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 11/11
Tuesday 12/11
Wednesday 13/11
Thursday 14/11
Friday 15/11
Saturday 16/11
Sunday 17/11
£49
Monday 18/11
Tuesday 19/11
Wednesday 20/11
£42
Thursday 21/11
£47
Friday 22/11
£47
Saturday 23/11
£49
Sunday 24/11
£47
Monday 25/11
Tuesday 26/11
£49
Wednesday 27/11
Thursday 28/11
£47
Friday 29/11
Saturday 30/11
£42
Sunday 01/12
£47
Monday 02/12
£47
Tuesday 03/12
£48
Wednesday 04/12
Thursday 05/12
£49
Friday 06/12
£49
Saturday 07/12
£43
Sunday 08/12

The cheapest time to travel from Plymouth to Southampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Plymouth to Southampton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £42, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Plymouth to Southampton. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £49.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Plymouth to Southampton, with £42. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £49.

How to save money travelling from Plymouth to Southampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Plymouth to Southampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Plymouth to Southampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Plymouth to Southampton are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Plymouth to Southampton?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Plymouth to Southampton timetable.
In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Plymouth and Southampton

Here is a map with all coach stations in Plymouth and Southampton. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Plymouth to Southampton

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Plymouth to Southampton. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Plymouth to Southampton bus

How much does a Plymouth Southampton coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Plymouth Southampton bus trip is available from £42 and takes 7h 20m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Plymouth to Southampton?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £42 to £61. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Southampton.

How many connections are available for the Plymouth Southampton route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Plymouth to Southampton is offered by roughly 7 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Southampton from Plymouth take?

The quickest coach from Plymouth to Southampton is provided by National Express and takes 7h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £55. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Plymouth to Southampton?

The earliest bus to Southampton departs from Plymouth at 00:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Plymouth to Southampton?

The latest bus to Southampton departs from Plymouth at 23:05. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Plymouth Southampton route?

Passengers looking to travel from Plymouth to Southampton can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Plymouth and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Plymouth and Southampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Southampton from Plymouth?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Plymouth Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Plymouth Southampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Plymouth to Southampton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Plymouth to Southampton

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Alternate transport types from Plymouth to Southampton

Did not find the right bus? Here is a selection of alternate transport types from the schedule from Plymouth to Southampton for the next days.

Cheap train tickets from Plymouth to Southampton

Here is a selection of the cheapest trains from the schedule from Plymouth to Southampton for the next days.
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 36m
    0
    05:58
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    10:34
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    Economy
    from £80
  • CrossCountry
    4h 7m
    0
    05:27
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    09:34
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £83
  • Great Western Railway (GWR)
    4h 36m
    0
    05:58
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    10:34
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    Great Western Railway (GWR)
    First Class
    from £126
  • CrossCountry
    4h 7m
    0
    05:27
    Plymouth
    Central Station
    09:34
    Southampton
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    First Class
    from £269

More bus routes to Plymouth and to Southampton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Plymouth and to Southampton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!

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