The average bus between Bolton and Southampton takes 10h 7m and the fastest bus takes 7h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bolton to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bolton and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 8:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bolton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 10h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bolton to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bolton to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Bolton station and arriving at Southampton station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
Bolton to Southampton bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bolton to Southampton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Bolton to Southampton bus tickets online with Bee Network and National Express.
The distance between Bolton and Southampton is 306.1 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a bus from Shiffnall Street to Coach Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 51m.