Cardiff to Southampton bus

Cardiff - Southampton bus information

Cardiff Southampton bus map

Bus Time 7h02m
Origin Cardiff, Wales
Destination Southampton, England
Distance 87 Miles
Cheapest bus fare: from £18.98
Bus operators: FlixBus

FlixBus is the only bus operator connecting Cardiff (Wales) to Southampton (England).

We found tickets from £18.98 to travel in the next 180 days. The fare of the bus from Cardiff to Southampton can slighlty change depending especially on how far in advance you buy it but you will see that most of the time, bus travel is the cheapest travel option.

You will need on average 7h02m to take the coach between the 2 cities. While bus services are usually much longer than trains or flights, they remain most of the time the least expensive option to travel the 87 miles between Cardiff and Southampton.

Best prices for bus tickets Cardiff - Southampton

from £18.98 MORE 7h13m

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

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Bus fare depending on when you book your ticket

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Days before Departure

The price of a ticket for a coach from Cardiff to Southampton decreases the further you book in advance. The table above helps you understand the evolution of the price depending how much time in advance you buy your bus. It is based on the best fares found in the past 6 months.

With fares available from £11, we recommend you to buy your bus 3 months in advance. It can cost you on average 40% less than if you book on the day you're travelling which should cost you around £19. By booking in advance, you will also make sure that tickets remain available for your trip.

Best prices for your coach from Cardiff to Southampton

Gopili compares prices to help you find cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Southampton for the coming days. You can also have a look at the prices for the Southampton Cardiff bus to make sure you get a seat for your return journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
University
£18.98 11/07/2025 06:45 FlixBus 22 days ago
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
Central Station (Stop SF)
£18.98 11/07/2025 06:45 FlixBus 22 days ago
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
University
£22.48 16/07/2025 06:45 FlixBus 17 days ago
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
Central Station (Stop SF)
£22.48 16/07/2025 06:45 FlixBus 17 days ago
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
Central Station (Stop SF)
£22.98 16/07/2025 14:50 FlixBus 17 days ago
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
Central Station (Stop SF)
£22.98 16/07/2025 10:40 FlixBus 17 days ago
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
University
£22.98 16/07/2025 10:40 FlixBus 17 days ago
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
University
£22.98 16/07/2025 14:50 FlixBus 17 days ago
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
University
£23.48 11/07/2025 14:50 FlixBus 22 days ago
Cardiff
North Road (Friary Gardens)
Southampton
Central Station (Stop SF)
£23.48 11/07/2025 14:50 FlixBus 22 days ago

Best prices found for the next 180 days.

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