The average bus between Southampton and Rugeley takes 9h and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton to Rugeley. 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 Rugeley. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Rugeley at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 34m • 2 changes


5h 59m • 2 changes
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16h 19m • 2 changes


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17h 29m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Rugeley? 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 Rugeley. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rugeley station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Southampton to Rugeley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Rugeley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Southampton to Rugeley bus tickets online with National Express, NX West Midlands and Chaserider.
The distance between Southampton and Rugeley is 209.5 km. The road distance is 259 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, The Square Peg, and Bus Station in around 6h 1m.