The average bus between Whitstable and Southampton takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 5h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Whitstable 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 every 4 hours between Whitstable and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Southampton at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Long Reach and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Whitstable 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 Whitstable to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Southampton station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
Whitstable to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Long Reach station.
Whitstable to Southampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Coach Station.
The distance between Whitstable and Southampton is 177 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a bus from Harbour Street to Coach Station via Long Reach, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 6h 27m.