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Compare all timetables for the bus from Leicester to Southampton

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Leicester to Southampton from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
$16
tomorrow
$17
Sunday
Monday
$13
Tuesday
$13
Wednesday
$15
Thursday
$15

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 6:00 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:50 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $16
National Express 7h 40m 3:40 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:20 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $17
National Express 6h 55m 8:05 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:00 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $17
FlixBus 7h 10m 10:30 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 5:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $24
FlixBus 5h 55m 5:25 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $24

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 45m 11:15 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 6:00 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $17
National Express 6h 20m 1:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 7:50 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $17
National Express 6h 20m 5:45 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:05 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $17
FlixBus 6h 55m 10:30 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 5:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $19
FlixBus 7h 10m 10:30 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 5:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 50m 6:00 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:50 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $13
National Express 6h 20m 5:45 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:05 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $13
National Express 6h 45m 7:05 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:50 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $15
National Express 6h 45m 8:05 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 2:50 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $15
National Express 7h 5m 9:15 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 4:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 6h 45m 8:15 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:00 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $13
National Express 11h 50m 9:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 9:20 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $13
National Express 6h 0m 7:00 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:00 AM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $16
FlixBus 6h 5m 7:20 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $18
FlixBus 6h 55m 10:30 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 5:25 PM Southampton University  Economy $18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 7:05 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 2:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $15
National Express 6h 40m 9:15 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:55 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $15
National Express 7h 5m 4:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:35 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $15
FlixBus 6h 20m 7:20 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 1:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $21
FlixBus 7h 10m 10:30 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 5:40 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 15m 7:05 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 2:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $15
National Express 6h 40m 9:15 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 3:55 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $15
National Express 6h 50m 6:00 AM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 12:50 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $17
National Express 6h 50m 3:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 10:20 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $17
National Express 7h 5m 4:30 PM Leicester St. Margaret's Bus Station 11:35 PM Southampton Bus Station  Economy $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Leicester to Southampton is $13 on 12/8/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Leicester and Southampton

See here how frequent the connections between Leicester and Southampton are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Leicester to Southampton. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Leicester and Southampton.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 65 buses from Leicester to Southampton, while Night sees the fewest connections between Leicester and Southampton, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Leicester to Southampton

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 22 times every day by bus from Leicester to Southampton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Leicester to Southampton starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus $13
Fastest Bus 5h 40m
Earliest Bus 3:40 AM
Latest Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 22 Ø
Distance 119.9 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Leicester to Southampton

Every day, 22 buses from 2 bus companies leave Leicester for Southampton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$16
Saturday 12/06
$17
Sunday 12/07
Monday 12/08
$13
Tuesday 12/09
$13
Wednesday 12/10
$15
Thursday 12/11
$15
Friday 12/12
$21
Saturday 12/13
Sunday 12/14
$23
Monday 12/15
Tuesday 12/16
$23
Wednesday 12/17
$23
Thursday 12/18
$20
Friday 12/19
$25
Saturday 12/20
$36
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
$40
Tuesday 12/23
Wednesday 12/24
$35
Thursday 12/25
$107
Friday 12/26
$29
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Leicester to Southampton

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Leicester to Southampton, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $13, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Leicester to Southampton. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Leicester to Southampton, with $13. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Leicester to Southampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Leicester 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 bus from Leicester 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 buses from Leicester to Southampton are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Leicester to Southampton

These are the most booked bus companies between Leicester to Southampton from our users.

National Express from Leicester to Southampton

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Leicester to Southampton:

Cheapest Price $13
Fastest Bus 6h 0m
Earliest Bus 3:40 AM
Last Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 12/3/2025

All bus stations and stops in Leicester and Southampton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Leicester and Southampton.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Leicester to Southampton? Compare all modes of transports from Leicester to Southampton.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Leicester to Southampton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Leicester to Southampton? Or which bus companies serve the route Leicester to Southampton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Leicester to Southampton bus

How much does a Leicester Southampton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 6h 50m to reach Southampton. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Southampton.

On average, how many connections are available from Leicester to Southampton each day?

Every day, the Leicester to Southampton bus route is served by approximately 22 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Leicester to Southampton take?

The fastest bus from Leicester to Southampton is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Leicester to Southampton?

The earliest bus arriving in Southampton from Leicester starts at 3:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Leicester to Southampton?

The latest bus trip departing from Leicester for Southampton starts at 9:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Leicester Southampton route?

When traveling by bus from Leicester to Southampton, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Leicester 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Leicester to Southampton bus route?

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 Leicester Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Leicester 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 traveling 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 Leicester to Southampton on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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