London Airport to Southampton (SOU)

London Airport to Southampton (SOU)

London Airport
Southampton
Sep 1, 2027
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London Airport to Southampton Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
03:09
09:20
€34.50
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
03:30
08:55
€32.20
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
04:20
08:55
€22.63
Bus
National Express
Standard AC
04:45
08:55
€22.63
Train
Elizabeth Line
Standard
08:04
09:35
€99.06
Train
Elizabeth Line
Standard
09:02
10:34
€99.80
Train
Rail Delivery Group
Standard
09:57
12:10
€97.30
Train
Elizabeth Line
Standard
11:05
12:39
€99.06
Train
Rail Delivery Group
Standard
11:57
14:10
€97.30
Train
Elizabeth Line
Standard
13:05
14:35
€99.06
Train
Rail Delivery Group
Standard
13:57
16:10
€97.30
Train
Elizabeth Line
Standard Premier
15:05
16:35
€158.98
Train
Rail Delivery Group
Standard
15:57
18:14
€97.30
Train
Elizabeth Line
Standard
17:05
18:34
€99.06
Train
Elizabeth Line
Standard
18:05
19:34
€99.06
Train
Elizabeth Line
Standard
19:05
20:34
€99.06

How to get from London Airport to Southampton

When you want to get from London Airport to Southampton, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 182.76. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as EUR 22.97.

How far is London Airport from Southampton?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from London Airport to Southampton. Your trip will be a total of 40 miles (63 km). The flying distance is 40 miles (63 km).

How long does it take to get from London Airport to Southampton?

The travel time from London Airport to Southampton can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 15 hours.

How much does it cost to get from London Airport to Southampton?

The cost of the trip from London Airport to Southampton varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is FlixBus: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as EUR 22.97 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as EUR 182.76.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from London Airport to Southampton:

  • Bus tickets - EUR 23.11 to EUR 30.04;
  • flight price: EUR 182.57. From London Airport to Southampton starting from 17:45 Heathrow Airport until 18:45 Heathrow Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 166.39 to EUR 345.50.

How many trips per day are there between London Airport and Southampton?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 00:05 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:50. There are 57 available bus trips every day.
  • 2 by flight from London Airport to Southampton starting from 17:45 Heathrow Airport until 18:45 Heathrow Airport

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from London Airport to Southampton is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from London Airport to Southampton. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 166.39.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator..

The most popular transport from London Airport to Southampton

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from London Airport to Southampton? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 100% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from London Airport to Southampton

Facts about the transport from London Airport to Southampton

Cheapest Transport€24
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure12:05 AM
Latest Departure11:50 PM
Departures per day59
Distance63 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAer Lingus, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, FlixBus, National Express