Find coaches from Reading to Southampton

Compare 2 ways to travel from Reading to Southampton

Bus
Average priceUS$43 - US$87Average duration6h 55m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$9 - US$66Average duration49m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Reading to Southampton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 49 minutes and with fares starting at just US$9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9train per day
49mAverage duration
US$9Cheapest ticket
2kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Reading to Southampton: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$43
Average bus trip duration6h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure11:35
Distance40 miles

Reading to Southampton Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Reading - Southampton

  1. How far is Southampton from Reading by coach?

    The journey from Reading to Southampton by coach covers an approximate distance of 43 miles (69 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Reading to Southampton without a car?

    You can reach Southampton from Reading by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Reading to Southampton.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Reading to Southampton, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Reading to Southampton will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Reading to Southampton while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Reading by bus?

Bus from Southampton to Reading

You can also go to Southampton by train

Train from Reading to Southampton

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