The average bus between Southampton and Brest takes 27h and the fastest bus takes 20h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton to Brest. 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 twice daily between Southampton and Brest. The earliest departure is at 6:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Brest at 6:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 27h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Brest? 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 Southampton to Brest. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Brest station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
Southampton to Brest bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Brest bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Brest - SNCF Train Station.
Book your Southampton to Brest bus tickets online with National Express and BlaBlaCar Bus.
The distance between Southampton and Brest is 356.8 km. The road distance is 1,225 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Brest - SNCF Train Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 23h 45m.