Find buses to Southampton

When travelling on Southampton buses, you will be travelling on either Megabus or The National express bus services. Once you have decided on the best route, and best bus prices for your trip, you can choose your preferred service provider. Megabus offers onboard restrooms, power outlets, three-point seatbelts and reclining seats on all their coaches. They also offer seat upgrades. You can book a seat with a good view, opt for a foldable table on the upper deck of the buses, or you can book a seat behind the driver which includes a full-size table in case you need to work or read during your trip. The National Express buses offer the same standard amenities such as free wifi, seats with extra legroom, an upgrade to an extra-large seat, charging power sockets at each seat and onboard bathrooms. With National Express, you will be able to make use of their in-house entertainment platform that features the latest movies, music and games.

If you need to get from Southampton bus station to the city centre, which is located at the southern extremity of Southampton and is considered Southampton's transport hub, you can pick from a few options. The quickest way is to catch a taxi. This is also the most direct route and can take you to the doorstep of your desired destination. We recommend catching a taxi if you need to carry additional luggage. If you prefer to stick to the buses, there are two that run the route regularly throughout the day with reasonable bus prices. If your luggage is light and the weather is good, do take an easy stroll to the city centre and pass the Bargate medieval gatehouse or pop into the Westquay Shopping Centre.

When travelling by bus in Southampton on a Megabus, take note of the luggage requirements before arriving at the station. Your luggage cannot exceed 48lb (22kg). The maximum dimensions are 62 inches in total. One small carry-on bag is allowed. It must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of you. If you prefer to travel on National Express Bus Services, then your luggage requirements will be one soft hand luggage which cannot exceed 22lb (10kg). You are allowed to book in either one large case or two smaller cases into the luggage storage compartment, but the maximum weight of either option must not exceed 44lb (20kg). Check directly with the service provider you pick to book your cheap bus tickets with for the latest list of restricted items. Generally, you are not allowed to take any weapons or explosives, any illegal substances such as drugs and non-folding pushchairs or prams.

When travelling by bus at Southampton bus station, you will be able to make use of the station's amenities before or after your journey. If you need to print out your ticket at the station, do so easily at the automated ticket machines. Waiting facilities are available in the unlikely event that the bus is delayed or you have arrived too early for your trip. Car parking is conveniently located outside the main entrance of the station and for those travellers who arrive by car, long-term parking spaces are easily booked directly with the station. You will find toilet facilities that also accommodate travellers with mobility issues. There is an onsite coffee shop if you would like to grab a quick bite from their deli-style menu. Charging stations are located in different areas of the station and are indicated by signboards above them. You will also find onsite cash points and payphones.

Catching a bus in Southampton is a recommended choice for any traveller because the bus system is so extensive. There is nowhere you cant easily get to via the bus services. The buses run on time and leave frequently. Bus travel is recommended for travellers who are travelling light and who like to be able to take in the sights on the way to their destination. It is one of the cheaper modes of transport available in Southampton as well, with special tickets offered for older travellers, students, groups and frequent travellers packages. if you book in advance, you will find great cheap bus ticket deals for any route. You can book up to six months in advance depending on your service provider's policy.

The ticket price can vary depending on general demand and more importantly where you’re coming from. If you’re leaving from a popular departure point like Manchester for instance, prices usually start around £29. Leeds and Liverpool are other options, with prices usually starting from around £27 and £50 respectively.

Southampton Eastleigh is best served by Southampton Briton Street. There you’ll find a number of buses that can get you to your destination. Some frequently accessed cities you can get to by bus from Southampton Briton Street are Manchester, Leeds, and Liverpool.

Some of the options we’ve found for coaches to Southampton Eastleigh are National Express and Megabus. Typically, your options for coaches to Southampton Eastleigh will be determined by the route you take.