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Coach travel from London to Southampton

From £6.70 one-way*, duration: 1 hr 55 mins (fastest), departures: up to 17 services per day.

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over. Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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Coach from London to Southampton in 1 hour 55 mins (fastest journey)

Our fastest coach from London (Hammersmith) to Southampton will get you there in just 1 hours 55 mins, giving you more time to explore this spectacular city.

Our London to Southampton services and stops

032 coach towards salisbury.

Our 032 service travels up to 16 times a day and calls at the following stops:

• London Victoria Coach Station
• Basingstoke
• Heathrow Airport (T5)
• Winchester Park & Ride East (St Catherine's)
• University of Southampton
• Southampton Coach Station

035 coach towards Weymouth

Our 035 service travels up to 1 time a day and calls at the following stops:

• Southampton   Coach Station

London to Southampton route map

Departing from london victoria coach station.

London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, and is served by the Victoria Line, the District Line, and the Circle Line. A bus stop is directly outside the coach station, and is served by many routes into the city centre.

Victoria Rail Station is also just 300 metres away, and there is a taxi rank outside the coach station on Eccleston Place.

Arriving at Southampton Coach Station

Coaches from London Victoria Coach Station arrive at Southampton Coach Station from 8.25am (approx). Taxi ranks are based just outside the station on your arrival in Southampton, and a free bus operates every 15 minutes between the coach station and Southampton Railway Station.

On arrival you'll find Southampton Coach Station is based in the city centre, giving you plenty of chance to browse the shops or cafes, or have a stroll along the seafront.

When is the first coach from London to Southampton?

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 6.30am, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 8.25am.

When is the last coach from London to Southampton?

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.59pm, arriving at Southampton Coach Station at 2.30am.

How much is the coach from London to Southampton?

A one-way journey from London to Southampton is available from £6.70*.

How long does the coach take from London to Southampton?

Our fastest coach journeys from London to Southampton arrive in 1 hr 55 mins from our Hammersmith stop.

What happens if I miss my coach from London to Southampton?

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our   tickets page .

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our   Change and Go page .

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Your Open Dated Return is valid for 3 months from your outbound journey. To guarantee your seat on your return you need to confirm your ticket before you travel on www.nationalexpress.com/en/help/tickets/open-returns or call 0371 781 8181.

Open Dated Return Information

If your return date is not yet known, open return tickets provide flexibility. When travelling within the UK, the return journey can be made within 3 months of the outward date of travel. To guarantee your seat on your return journey you need to confirm your ticket before you travel by visiting www.nationalexpress.com/en/help/tickets/open-returns or call us on 03717 81 81 81. Lines open 7 days a week, 8am - 8pm (calls to this number are charged at local rate). Valid on any day throughout the year.

Open returns are not available on European journeys.

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Accessible coaches.

The majority of stops along the routes listed below are accessible to wheelchair users but are subject to change. Please call us to check the latest situation before booking and at least 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel.

To see a list of accessible coach routes please visit our Accessibility page.

Assisted Travel Helpline

If you are travelling in a wheelchair or require assistance, please call our helpline before booking and at least 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel.

03717 81 81 81 - ( option 3)  (lines open 8am - 8pm 7 days a week). Calls to this number are charged at local rate.

For more information please visit our Disabled travellers page.

Passengers & Wheelchair accessibility

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Our passenger descriptions are designed to help you choose the right ticket for yourself or your fellow travellers.

Adult (16+) and Children (3-15)

Children under 14 cannot travel alone unless accompanied by an adult (16+). Please note, you may be required to show proof of age at any point during your journey. Failure to do so, may result in the full adult fare being charged.

Children (3-15)

Children under 14 cannot travel alone unless accompanied by a responsible adult (16+).

Disabled Children

Should be booked as Children. If they are travelling in a wheelchair or require assistance, please call our Assisted Travel Helpline.

We strongly recommend that you bring a car seat appropriate to your child's age, but ask you to take responsibility to fit the seat.

Booster Seats

Children aged between approximately 4-11 years old, or up to 150cm tall, may use booster seats. We carry a limited number onboard most coaches.

If travelling with a child, you may be required to show proof of age when buying tickets or at any point during your journey. Failure to do so may result in the child being required to pay the full fare for the journey on that day.

Booster seats

Children aged between approximately 4 years and 11 years or up to 150cm tall may use booster seats, we carry a limited number onboard most coaches along with our comfort fit seat belts.

Disabled children should be booked as children rather than 'Disabled'. If they are travelling in a wheelchair or you wish to book assistance with travel please call our Assisted Travel Helpline before booking and at least 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel.

You can find a list of accessible coach stops on our Accessibility page .

Please call us 36 hours prior to travelling to check the latest status.

If you are travelling in a wheelchair or require assistance we recommend that you contact us on the following local rate telephone number: 03717 81 81 81 (lines open 8am - 8pm 7 days a week) 36 hours in advance of when you would like to travel.

Adult (26 - 59)

Adult fares are applicable to all passengers aged between of 26 and 59 inclusive.

Child 0 - 12 inclusive

Children aged 12 or under travelling on any European service must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Unaccompanied children will not be carried

Young persons (13 - 25)

Children under the age of 16 are not permitted to travel on any European service unless accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

Young persons aged 16 or 17 years can travel alone on European services but only if they have a letter of authority from a parent or guardian.

Senior (60 and over)

Passengers aged 60 and over are entitled to receive a small discount on European journeys. On European journeys a 50% discount is given to carers, please call us on 08717 818177 to book.

Please select your passenger type first and then add your coachcards.

We have three different Coachcards available, each offering savings of 1/3 on all of our Standard and Fully Flexible coach fares all year round.

Prices shown include your coachcard discount, your coachcard number will be required during the booking process.

Adult fares are applicable to all passengers aged 2+. Adults under the age of 16 are not permitted to travel alone on any European service unless accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over or they have a letter of authority from a parent or guardian.

Infants 0-1 Inclusive

Children aged under the age of 2, must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Unaccompanied children will not be carried.

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Trains from London to Southampton cruise terminals

London (and airports) to southampton - train times, prices, ticketing ....

How far is Southampton from London by train?

The distance between Southampton and the centre of London is around 80 miles (130km). The fast direct trains between London's Waterloo Station and Southampton have a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.

Two direct train lines between London and Southampton!

The London Waterloo train is the fastest and most frequent to Southampton. However there is also an alternative direct train service from London's Victoria Station to Southampton. This takes a slower route via Gatwick Airport and takes around an hour longer.

The train journey time between London's Gatwick Airport and Southampton is around 2 hours. There is no direct train service from London's Heathrow Airport to Southampton, but there is a Heathrow - Southampton coach service .

ON THIS LONDON - SOUTHAMPTON TRAIN PAGE

» London - Southampton trains

» Station - cruise port transfers

» Trains - what to expect

» Fare & ticket options

» Timetables and ticket purchase

» Alternative Southampton transfers

» Shuttle vans London - cruise ships

» Tour transfers via Stonehenge etc.

» Private taxi and charter coaches

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TRAINS FROM LONDON TO SOUTHAMPTON

The direct London to Southampton train routes are depicted on the graphic above. These depart from two of London's train stations, Waterloo and Victoria.

Travelling direct between Southampton and London the Waterloo to Southampton train is much faster and more frequent than the train from Victoria. Waterloo trains do the journey in around 1 hour 20 minutes and run at least hourly. The two train lines interconnect at Clapham Junction where you can switch if you want.

London Heathrow & Gatwick airport to Southampton by train

The only reason to use the Victoria train is if you are flying into Gatwick Airport which the Victoria train stops at. The Victoria train runs broadly hourly and is not direct on Sundays.

There is no train direct from London's main airport, Heathrow Airport. There is a RailAir coach that shuttles between Heathrow and Woking Station, a stop on the Waterloo train. However the direct coach service between Heathrow and Southampton is faster and cheaper than this option.

Southampton Central, Waterloo & Victoria Stations

London waterloo and london victoria stations.

London's Waterloo and Victoria Stations are very large railway stations each handling millions of passengers each year from around twenty separate platforms. Both are terminus stations. the end of the line. As a result you train will be standing ready to board for about 15 minutes prior to departure. Waterloo is physically open 24x7 and Victoria for is closed just a few short hours in the very early morning.

Because of the footfall there is a wide range of fast food, pubs, convenience stores and restaurants at each. Toilets, left luggage, foreign exchange, tourist offices, ATM's and fee wifi are available.

Both Victoria and Waterloo are hubs for the London Underground served by several lines radiating out in all directions. Victoria is a major hotel district for London, we have a dedicated page for hotels near Victoria Station . There are hotels around Waterloo Station too, mostly large chain hotels like Marriott, Park Plaza and Premier Inn. We have a dedicated page for hotels near Waterloo Station too.

Southampton Central station

Southampton Central Station is a much quieter station with four platforms and more basic facilities. There are toilets, a station buffet and ATM's but no left luggage, foreign exchange, wifi or a tourist office.

How to transfer between Southampton train & coach stations and cruise terminals, port & hotels

The railway and coach stations at Southampton are within 400 yards of each other in the city centre. There are no shuttles or public transport to any of Southampton's four cruise terminals. A local taxi cab is required for the cruise terminal transfer. The cost will vary depending on cruise terminal, one way budget around £10.

Both railway and coach stations are in the heart of Southampton city centre, there is a good choice of hotels close to both, a few within 5 minutes walk. All the main hotels are identified and compared including their relative locations on our Southampton map .

TRAIN TICKETS & TIMETABLES

Book train tickets in advance, save money • Full timetables & journey planning • Identify the best fares, including advance fares • Purchase e-tickets or collect tickets at station

The trains, what to expect

Boarding the train.

Trains between London and Southampton are commuter train style designed to cope with the large volumes of people on the daily commute into London. There are no luggage cars and most people will just be travelling with just a handbag or small bag.

You need to independently carry your luggage into the passenger cabin, seats are taken on a first come first serve basis. Trains at Waterloo and Victoria will be standing on the platform for about 10-15 minutes prior to departure, if you board at Gatwick or Southampton the train will have started several stations prior and have passengers already aboard. Whatever luggage you bring you must carry on-board yourself.

Luggage storage space is limited. There is headroom space above the seats, but this is for smaller bags not large cases. The allocated area for large luggage may be some distance from your seat making it difficult for you to keep an eye on it. Space permitting you may be able to store luggage around your seating area.

Fare and ticket options

First class - a good idea.

There are a handful of first class seats on each train between Southampton and London. There is very little difference between first class and second class except for the price, so very few people use first class however affluent they are. Those few travelling in first class tend to be those where someone else is paying, typically government employees travelling on business.

Train fares - why so many different fares?

Train fares are a complex maze with a wide variety of prices. If you buy a ticket on the day just prior to departure the price can be eye wateringly expensive. But, there are a few basic rules you can follow to get the best deal for your needs.

The trains in the UK are operated by privately owned train companies closely regulated by a national licencing authority. Each train company will have its own promotional fares where fares are very volatile and other fares that are highly regulated where the train companies have little wiggle room and fares are relatively stable. The unregulated cheaper fares are commonly used to fill the trains at times where otherwise the train would be far from full. The licencing authority reviews fares annually and regulated fares are updated on January 2nd each year.

From where can I purchase rail tickets?

There are manned ticket offices at most stations and ticket machines at all. But the best fares are all too often only available in advance or on-line, and tickets pre-loaded on your mobile are very convenient.

All train companies have their own web sites where they sell their own tickets and those of every other train company in the UK. There are also lots of independent rail ticketing web sites that sell these tickets too. Unless there is a fare exclusive to the rail operators web site, the train fares themselves are the same wherever you buy the tickets. The web sites do differ in their ease of use and many have tools so that you can get the very best rail fare.

Rail fare concessions

There are no seniors fares. Children under 5 travel free and those between 5 and 15 years can take advantage of childrens fares. You may be able to get family fares commonly called Groupsave fares and there aere often group fares for groups of 10 or more.

If you are travelling extensively by train in the UK you can buy an annual railcard. There are various railcards for different categories like seniors, families, couples etc but all for an annual fee give one-third off rail fares including the promotional fares. We have a dedicated UK railcards page.

Getting the best rail fare

Contractually the regulator sets the timetable at least 12 weeks in advance. Train operators will commonly release cheap advance tickets shortly after. It's not always dead on 12 weeks though, often more like 10 or 11. If you purchase rail tickets earlier than this they will be almost certainly the often more expensive regulaed fares.

There are return, round trip train fares which may give a discount but bizarely it can be cheaper often to buy two one-way tickets because of the availability of a promotional ticket on one-leg. It can even be cheaper to buy 2 separate split tickets one-way for a journey, buying two tickets, splitting the journey into two sections for fares but not leaving the train when you ride.

It's all very complicated, but in summary to get a good train fare deal, try if you can to travel outside the early morning and evening commute hours and try to research and buy your tickets within about 10-11 weeks of departure. For short train journeys of under an hour the potential ticket savings are much less than longer journeys. Do take time to understand the ticketing web-site, we use the Trainline web-site, the market leader which has several tools that help you locate your best train fare.

Buying train tickets and timetables

Nearly all stations have manned ticket offices, unlike the London Underground, and all have ticket machines. Ticket offices at the main stations are open all day from early morning to evening. However, queues for the manned ticket offices can be long and much of the time you will get a cheaper fare by buying well in advance.

E-tickets and mobile tickets

E-tickets and mobile tickets are increasingly becoming available from many train operating companies. These include South Western, Southern, Thameslink, Chiltern, London North Western and London North Eastern operating services into London. The airport trains run by Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express and Thameslink are also supported.

Magnetic card tickets

Magnetic card tickets are the tradional tickets dispensed by ticket machines and ticket offices can be ordered in advance and collected at main railway stations. Stations where you can collect tickets include all of London's mainline terminus stations, Heathrow and Gatwick airports and Southampton and Dover port railway stations. When you purchase these tickets on-line you are given a unique code which you type into the dedicated ticket machines and they then dispense the tickets. Tickets are ready after 15 minutes of order.

Card payments (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, Maestro), PayPal and Apple Pay are payment options on-line.

OTHER TRANSFER OPTIONS BETWEEN LONDON & SOUTHAMPTON

Private transfers.

Private transfers offer the most convenient and flexible option with a meet and greet door to door service, either at the cruise terminal or your Central London or Southampton hotel. There is the flexibility to include sightseeing, . • Fastest most convenient transfer. Only option with immediate departure at a time of your choosing. • Major sightseeing opportunities along the way. Stonehenge, Windsor Castle... • Most expensive transfer for couples. For groups and families is price competitive

Shared shuttle transfers

Shared shuttle transfers exclusive to cruise passengers and provides a convenient door to door service between Central London (and Heathrow Airport) and Southampton cruise terminals with a maximum of 4 pick-ups or drops. • Small number of passengers (max 8) results in minimal drops or pick-ups • Will pick-up or drop passengers at any hotel or AirBnb in Central London • Guaranteed to run, no minimum passengers. Will run with only one person.

Shared stopover and tour transfers visiting Stonehenge, Windsor Castle ...

Tour and stopover transfers are a variation on the shuttle transfers, but sometimes in larger touring coaches and again exclusive for cruise passengers. • Time efficient and economic world class sightseeing during your Southampton cruise transfer • Also serves Heathrow Airport. Full days tours from Southampton, half day stopovers to Southampton • Relatively small extra cost over shuttles offering great value.

Public transport - National Express coaches

National Express coaches run direct between London, Heathrow and Gatwick Airports and Southampton. The National Express coaches do not visit Southampton cruise terminals, just the coach station in Southampton city centre from where you get a cab to the ships. • The only reason to use National Express coaches is it is the lowest cost option, (by far) • Local cabs between Southampton coach station and cruise terminals. • The slowest and most inconvenient transfer. Luggage allowance may well be less than your flight allowance

SHARED SHUTTLE TRANSFERS - LONDON, HEATHROW & CRUISE SHIPS

Key features of cruise ship shuttle transfers.

• Guaranteed to operate - there is no minimum group size and will run with only 1 passenger
• Executive vehicles are used with wifi and uniformed drivers.
• All Central London hotels, Air bnbs and Heathrow hotels are visited in both directions
• Luggage allowance per person is 1 item of hold luggage (23kg each) and 1 item of carry- on luggage (10kg each)

London and Heathrow Airport to Southampton direction

• Maximum of 6 passengers, 4 pickups/drop offs per journey
• Pickups mid-morning in London and Heathrow
• Arrival at cruise terminals by 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Southampton to London and Heathrow Airport direction

• Maximum of 8 passengers, 4 pickups/drop offs per journey
• Meet n Greet at the Southampton cruise terminal between 0800 – 0830 am
• Scheduled arrival into Heathrow is approx. 1030am and into central London 11am

Joining the cruise ship transfer service

Pick-up times are provided before you make a booking.

For the transfer to Southampton relax in your Central London or Heathrow hotel reception with your luggage, ready to board when the vehicle arrives.

At Heathrow Airport we cannot pick up from passenger terminals due to parking restrictions. The Sofitel Heathrow Hotel and the Hilton Heathrow Terminal 4 are linked to terminals 5 and 4 respectively. If you are using passenger terminals 2 or 3 you will need to take a hotel bus called the Heathrow Hoppa to one of the supported hotels.

For the transfer from Southampton you will be greeted by a representative as you enter the public area of the cruise terminal. airline style and directed to your vehicle. At Heathrow vehicles will drop you off at both Heathrow hotels and passenger terminals.

CRUISE SHUTTLE RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION 2024 £98pp one-way

• Pay in British Pounds, US Dollars or Euro
• Guaranteed to operate - no minimum group size
• Maximum of 8 passengers, 4 pickups/drop offs
• Executive vehicles with Wi-Fi and uniformed drivers
• If your ship is late docking, we will wait
• Serves any London city centre hotel/Airbnb
• Serves Heathrow Airport hotels, terminal drops

PUBLIC SHARED OR PRIVATE SOUTHAMPTON CRUISE SHIP TOUR TRANSFERS

Our cruise ship tour transfers are exclusive to cruise customers disembarking or boarding ships at Southampton cruise port. A great opportunity to include world class sightseeing on your journey to or from your cruise ship.

Half day tour transfers visiting Windsor Castle or Stonehenge, in either direction between London & Heathrow Airport and Southampton

Cruise tour transfers allow you to visit popular attractions in the UK en-route between Southampton and London: Stonehenge and Windsor Castle.

The Windsor Castle and Stonehenge tours below allow you to choose from shared or private.

Tours go in either direction so you can choose the tour transfer (and visit the attraction) that is right for you.

For the pre-cruise transfer you will be met at a centrally located London hotel between 7.30 and 8.30 am, before spending a couple of hours at either Stonehenge or Windsor Castle, and then arriving at your cruise ship 1.30 pm.

For the post cruise transfer your driver/guide will be waiting to greet you at the cruise terminal exit from 8 am, where you are then taken via either Windsor Castle or Stonehenge to a centrally located London hotel.

You will spend around 2 hours at your chosen sightseeing attraction. Entry is extra.

Also see our door to door service for straight transfers: Southampton direct cruise ship shuttle service. This service also drops at Heathrow passenger terminals.

Pre-cruise Stonehenge transfer

Pre-cruise transfer stopping off at Stonehenge (entrance extra) en route to Southampton.

Book now from £145pp

Pre-cruise Windsor transfer

Pre-cruise transfer visiting Windsor Castle (entrance extra) en route to Southampton.

Book now from £128pp

Post cruise Stonehenge transfer

Post cruise transfer stopping off at Stonehenge (entrance extra) from Southampton to London.

Post cruise Windsor transfer

Post cruise transfer visiting Windsor Castle (entrance extra) from Southampton to London.

Full day post cruise tour transfers travelling from Southampton to Heathrow Airport & London

Your driver will meet you at the terminal building exit from 08:00am and will accompany you to the coach. We plan to leave Southampton by 08:30am. There is a typical walk of about 75 yards to the vehicle where the driver will load your luggage into the hold. In the unlikely event your ship is delayed into port, we will delay our departure. Some transfer tours include Heathrow, others go directly to London after the tour. Do double check when booking your tour covers the drop-off you need.   

Drops begin at Heathrow Airport (when applicable, hotels and passenger terminals) typically around 5:00pm and Central London hotels about one hour later.

Cotswolds, Downton Abbey locations & pub lunch

Enjoy a 2-course lunch in a 15th century inn in Cotswolds plus visits to "Downton Village" (Bampton), Burford & Stow-on-Wold.

Book now from £175pp

Enjoy a memorable group full day trip to the mysterious Stonehenge. This comfortable cruise transfer will take you by luxury, air-conditioned touring coach, with friendly driver. Entry to Stonehenge included.

Book now from £125pp

Salisbury, Stonehenge & Windsor

This transfer takes you to Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge and finally Windsor Castle. Entrances are extra and can be added on at time of booking.

Georgian City of Bath & Windsor

This transfer from Southampton will take you to the beautiful city of Bath to visit the Roman Baths and also the majestic Windsor Castle. Entrances can be added on at booking.

Private transfers between Southampton, London and beyond

Cars, vans and touring coaches catering for all party sizes.

We offer a comprehensive private transfer service to or from your Southampton cruise ship.

We have a wide range of vehicles of all sizes that cater from single travellers to large groups. All transfers are competitively priced with no hidden extras. Prices include all taxes, parking and London congestion charges.

At airports and Southampton cruise terminals the you will personally be met and greeted as you exit into the public area of the terminal. At airports our drivers track your incoming flight and will time their arrival based on actual landing time. No need to worry if your flight is early or late.

Sightseeing options like Stonehenge or Windsor Castle on the way!

A host of world class attractions are accessible during Southampton transfer route and with a private transfer you have the freedom to stop and explore. Windsor Castle , Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral are just three heritage sites of many you could visit.

PRIVATE SOUTHAMPTON TRANSFERS BY CAR, VAN OR COACH

Direct door to door private transfers

Private direct transfers between Southampton and London and its airports.

Full information / Prices

Stonehenge or Windsor stopover

Private transfers between Southampton and London with stopover at Stonehenge or Windsor

Full day private tour transfers

Your own private full day cruise ship tour transfer either guided or with a friendly driver

LONDON TO SOUTHAMPTON BY COACH

The cheapest public transport between southampton and london.

National Express, the UK's largest scheduled coach operator run very frequent coach services between London and Southampton. National Express run separate services to Southampton from Victoria Coach Station in Central London, Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport.

The National Express coaches are the cheapest and slowest transfer option between London and Southampton.

The coaches only stop at a few regional towns on the journey like Basingstoke or Winchester - no stops are made at hotels or Southampton cruise terminals.

At Southampton the coach station is in the heart of Southampton city centre. There are no shuttles or public transport between the cruise terminals and the coach station. From Southampton's four cruise terminals it is too far to walk with luggage.

National Express ticketing

We recommend you pre book your ticket on-line in advance. Departures, especially after a cruise ship has docked do get fully booked and when this happens a second bus is not provided. E-tickets are available sent directly to your e-mail in-box.

National Express offer a choice of ticket types. Cheapest fares are advance purchase on-line, some are exclusively on-line. Like many fare structures you pay more for flexibility to change schedules or cancel. Fares will vary according to demand and how far a ticket is booked in advance of their journey.

Tickets are not allocated a seat number, you select your seat on boarding on a first come first served basis. Subject to availability you can reserve the front seats of the coach for a supplement.

For more comprehensive information we have a designated National Express page for full details.

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‘Cultural and social vandalism’: job cut plans at Goldsmiths attacked

Union claims up to a quarter of all academic roles at financially pressed London institution face the axe

Plans for mass redundancies at Goldsmiths, University of London , have been called a “horrifying act of cultural and social vandalism” and the “biggest assault on jobs at any UK university in recent years”.

The job cuts, which are now subject to a consultation, are the latest in a series of redundancies at Goldsmiths and elsewhere in the higher education sector, as universities struggle with financial pressures.

The number of Goldsmiths staff likely to be affected is disputed, with the University and College Union (UCU) warning that up to a quarter of all academic roles at the south London institution could be axed under a major new restructuring programme, while management said one in six academic roles could be made redundant.

The UCU says the scale, speed and intensity of the cuts at Goldsmiths are unprecedented, with entire modules and degree programmes being “deleted”, and cuts affecting 11 of the 19 departments due to be implemented by September 2024.

Departments affected include anthropology, English and creative writing, history, music, psychology, sociology, theatre and performance and visual cultures, with some losing half of their staff, according to the UCU.

The union said the number of roles and full-time equivalents kept changing, but according to Goldsmiths 132 academic roles could be made redundant out of a total of 769, subject to consultation.

“You can imagine people are scared,” said Catherine Rottenberg, professor of media, communications and cultural studies, who is on the executive committee of Goldsmiths UCU. “These are people’s livelihoods, people’s families. It’s huge.”

Goldsmiths alumni include the film director Steve McQueen, the fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, the writer Bernardine Evaristo, the poet Linton Kwesi Johnson, the musician Damon Albarn and the artist Antony Gormley.

The union is now balloting its members on industrial action to fight the cuts. A UCU statement said it was the second restructure at Goldsmiths in as many years, adding: “This is the biggest assault on jobs at any UK university in recent years.”

Michael Rosen, the broadcaster, former children’s poet laureate and professor of children’s literature, has worked at Goldsmiths for 10 years.

He said: “It’s been a great working environment and my department has reached out into the world of education, libraries, literature and scholarship.

“We’ve challenged ourselves to keep up to date with both tradition and the latest ideas circulating in these worlds and to share these with our students. These practices and traditions go back a long way at Goldsmiths and it’s unbearable to think that any of this is under threat from yet more mass redundancies.”

Angela McRobbie, the cultural theorist and emeritus professor at Goldsmiths, said: “Goldsmiths is unique. It’s an institution that has trained young people who go on to do socially and culturally valuable jobs across the world.

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“The possible redundancies on this scale is unprecedented and it is a terrible outcome in a national scenario that has pitched universities against each other.”

Priyamvada Gopal, a professor of postcolonial studies at the University of Cambridge, added: “The redundancies announced by Goldsmiths management is a horrifying act of cultural and social vandalism, one which will devastate the study and teaching of the humanities not just in this institution, but Britain more generally.”

Prof Frances Corner, warden of Goldsmiths, said management were having to make difficult decisions – like other universities – because of a funding model that is widely acknowledged to be unfit for purpose.

“We are fully committed to retaining the arts, humanities and social sciences as core elements of our educational offer,” she said.

“Our plan will secure a positive and progressive future for Goldsmiths and ensure that we continue to deliver a creative, collaborative and unique learning and working environment.”

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