The average bus between Harpenden and Southampton takes 4h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. There is a bus service every few hours from Harpenden 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 hourly between Harpenden and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harpenden is at 9:51 PM which arrives into Southampton at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Luton Airport Parkway and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Harpenden 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 Harpenden to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Harpenden station and arriving at Southampton station via London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Harpenden to Southampton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Luton DART Parkway station.
Harpenden to Southampton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Harpenden to Southampton bus tickets online with Arriva UK, First Berkshire & The Thames Valley and National Express.
The distance between Harpenden and Southampton is 124.9 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Harpenden to Coach Station via Luton Airport Parkway, Luton DART Parkway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 3m.