How far is Stansted from Southampton?

The distance separating Stansted and Southampton is 98 miles (158 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stansted to Southampton?

Most of the buses traveling from Stansted to Southampton leave from London Stansted Airport and arrive at Southampton Coach Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Southampton?

Once in Southampton, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Solent Sky Aviation Museum, Guided Walks, Sport Activities, Titanic Trail and St Mary's Stadium.

Bus Stansted to Southampton from $28 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stansted to Southampton on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	4h 50m	2:45am	University of Southampton	Cheapest
Bus	7:25pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 55m	11:20pm	University of Southampton	Fastest
Bus	3:15pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 25m	8:40pm	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	3:15pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 25m	8:40pm	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	7:25pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	3h 55m	11:20pm	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	9:55pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	4h 50m	2:45am	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	11h 10m	11:00am	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	11h 10m	11:00am	University of Southampton	No tags

Next departures for Stansted to Southampton on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:55pm	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	4h 50m	2:45am	University of Southampton	Cheapest
Bus	5:15pm	Stansted London Airport (STN)	4h 15m	9:30pm	University of Southampton	Fastest
Bus	6:40am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	4h 20m	11:00am	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	6:40am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	4h 20m	11:00am	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	4h 40m	1:40pm	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Stansted London Airport (STN)	4h 40m	1:40pm	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	10:50am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 55m	4:45pm	University of Southampton	No tags
Bus	10:50am	London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach station	5h 55m	4:45pm	University of Southampton	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Stansted to Southampton

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

96 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $82	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $16	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,710 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

The staff was friendly and helpful, providing a comfortable and clean bus experience. Customers appreciated the flexibility in accommodating early arrivals. Overall, positive feedback on service quality and maintenance.

National Express Stansted Southampton recent customer reviews

The staff was very friendly and helpful. They let me take the earlier bus as my flight arrived ahead of schedule. Clean and well maintained. I'd ride again.

David N.

October 21, 2022

I always Enjoy traveling with National Express. But in future I will sit in the front half of the bus as an eastern european was smoking and drinking in the seat behind me 🙁

Bodil Aksglaede D.

February 27, 2020

Hi, the stuff was really nice and helpful, and the buses were comfortable

Tuğba S.

January 21, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Stansted and Southampton?

Stops in Stansted

A - London Stansted Airport

Stops in Southampton

A - Southampton Coach Station

B - Southampton Bus Stop

C - W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton

D - Bus Stop Queensway

E - Southampton Central

F - Ferry Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stansted to Southampton by bus

How far is Stansted from Southampton?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stansted to Southampton?
What are the best sights and things to do in Southampton?

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The cheapest trip from Stansted to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stansted to Southampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $32 to $84 for a bus ticket from Stansted to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-11-14.