The average bus between Rotherham and Southampton takes 8h 38m and the fastest bus takes 6h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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 3 times a day between Rotherham and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Southampton at 12:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Southampton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Rotherham to Southampton bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.
Rotherham to Southampton bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Coach Station.
Book your Rotherham to Southampton bus tickets online with First South Yorkshire, FlixBus and National Express.
The distance between Rotherham and Southampton is 280.9 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Coach Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and London Victoria in around 7h 53m.