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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leicester and Southampton takes 5h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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.

5h 17m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£27
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Leicester to Southampton bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Leicester and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 3:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Leicester is at 3:30 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 40m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 30m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express4h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express5h • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express4h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express5h • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express4h 55m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 20m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusNational Express5h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express5h 25m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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    FlixBusNational Express4h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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.

Map of how to get from Leicester to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 5h 25m.

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