The average bus between Ely and Southampton takes 9h 19m and the fastest bus takes 6h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ely 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 4 times a day between Ely and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Drummer St Bus Station and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Ely 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 Ely to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station and arriving at Coach Station via London Heathrow Airport station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Ely to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.
Ely to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Ely and Southampton is 202.2 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from Market Street to Coach Station via Drummer St Bus Station, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 6h 53m.