The average bus between Stanstead and Southampton takes 10h 38m and the fastest bus takes 6h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stanstead 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 Stanstead and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 9:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stanstead is at 4:23 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Stanstead 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 Stanstead to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Stanstead station and arriving at Southampton station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
Stanstead to Southampton bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Coach Station.
Stanstead to Southampton bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Stanstead and Southampton is 197.2 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 30m.