The average bus between Hemel Hempstead and Southampton takes 6h 29m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Hemel Hempstead 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 5 times a week between Hemel Hempstead and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Watford Junction station and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 18m • 2 changes

5h 3m • 2 changes

3h 43m • 2 changes

4h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hemel Hempstead 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 Hemel Hempstead to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction station and arriving at Southampton Central Station via Heathrow Terminal 2 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
Hemel Hempstead to Southampton bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Watford Junction station.
Hemel Hempstead to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Southampton Central Station.
The distance between Hemel Hempstead and Southampton is 115.4 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a bus from Riverside to Southampton Central Station via Watford Junction station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and London Heathrow Airport in around 4h 10m.