The average bus between Essex and Southampton takes 7h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Essex 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 every 4 hours between Essex and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Southampton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Essex to Southampton bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Southampton bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Essex and Southampton is 172.4 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Coach Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 32m.