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National Express 032 coach to SouthamptonorHeathrow to Southampton port by private car?

The short answer

For one traveler the National Express 032 coach to Southampton is cheaper by up to £155.60. The National Express 032 coach to Southampton fare is sold "from" a price rather than at it, so this comparison holds only at the advertised prices and the real answer can change with the day you travel.

The Heathrow to Southampton port by private car is quicker: 1 h 30 against 1 h 40. The National Express 032 coach to Southampton varies between 85 and 120 minutes.

National Express 032 coach to Southampton: 09:00–00:20. Heathrow to Southampton port by private car: Runs all night.

Priced against each other

Whole-party totals · adult fares
What each costs for the whole party, in GBP. The cheaper of the two is marked on every row. The Heathrow to Southampton port by private car is charged in euros; its column is converted at the reference rate in its fare note.
TravelersNational Express 032 coach to SouthamptonHeathrow to Southampton port by private carDifference
1from £17.40about £173up to £155.60
2from £34.80about £173up to £138.20
3from £52.20about £173up to £120.80
4from £69.60about £173up to £103.40
5from £87about £205up to £118
6from £104.40about £205up to £100.60
7from £121.80about £205up to £83.20
8from £139.20about £410up to £270.80

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Where each one leaves you
032 · National ExpressNational Express 032 coach to Southampton
From
Heathrow Central Bus Station for Terminals 2 and 3, or outside Terminal 5 (stops 11 to 15)
To
Southampton Coach Station, Harbour Parade, in the city centre
Luggage
One large suitcase (or two medium) and one soft bag per person.
Runs
09:00–00:20
Journey
85–120 min

Fast from Terminal 5 (about 1 hour 25) and slower from Central Bus Station (up to 1 hour 50): the coach calls at Central first.

The coach station is not at the docks. National Express says a free bus runs from it to Southampton Central every 15 minutes.

National Express 032 coach to Southampton: price for every party size

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