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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Derby to Southampton from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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$61

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$61

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Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 20m	2:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	11:00 AM	Southampton	University	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:40:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
FlixBus	8h 30m	4:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	1:10 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:40:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 40m	2:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	11:20 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 2:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	8h 50m	4:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	1:30 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Southampton via Leicester, you can save more than $39? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  7h 40m
  
  0
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Derby
  Riverlights Bus Station
  
  2:20 PM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 1:10:00 PM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- National Express
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  8:50 PM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 2:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Travel Time is 0h 40m shorter, and you will save $39

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 50m	3:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	11:00 AM	Southampton	University	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	8h 30m	4:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	1:10 PM	Southampton	University	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:40:00 AM to University, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
FlixBus	8h 10m	3:10 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	11:20 AM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:10:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 50m	4:40 AM	Derby	Riverlights Bus Station	1:30 PM	Southampton	Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:40:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Derby to Southampton via Leicester, you can save more than $40? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  8h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:25 AM
  
  Derby
  Riverlights Bus Station
  
  3:50 AM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Riverlights Bus Station, Derby (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:25:00 AM to St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
- National Express
  
  6h 20m
  
  0
  
  5:00 AM
  
  Leicester
  St. Margaret's Bus Station
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Southampton
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from St. Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Travel time is 1h 5m longer, but you will save $40

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Derby to Southampton is $57 on 7/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Facts about the bus from Derby to Southampton

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Derby to Southampton in one click! Book your bus ticket from Derby to Southampton starting from $57!

Cheapest Bus	$57
Fastest Bus	7h 50m
Earliest Bus	2:40 AM
Latest Bus	4:40 AM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	139.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Derby to Southampton

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Derby for Southampton: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$61

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$61

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$61

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$61

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$61

Sunday 08/09

$61

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

$61

Wednesday 08/12

$61

Thursday 08/13

$61

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Derby to Southampton

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Derby to Southampton in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Derby to Southampton, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Derby to Southampton are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Derby and Southampton

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Derby and Southampton.

Riverlights Bus Station

Morledge 735

Central Bus Station

Pride Park

Donnington Park

Hollands Way

Bus Station

Harbour Parade 2

Solent University

East Park Terrace

University

Highfield Interchange Highfield Interchange

New Road

Port

Town Quay

Service and Comfort on the bus from Derby to Southampton

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Derby to Southampton? Or which bus companies serve the route Derby to Southampton? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Derby to Southampton bus

How much does a Derby Southampton bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $57 and takes 8h 20m to reach Southampton. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Derby to Southampton?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $57 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Southampton.

On average, how many connections are available from Derby to Southampton each day?

Every day, the Derby to Southampton bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Derby to Southampton take?

The fastest bus from Derby to Southampton is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $61. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Derby to Southampton?

The earliest bus arriving in Southampton from Derby starts at 2:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Derby to Southampton?

The latest bus trip departing from Derby for Southampton starts at 4:40 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Derby Southampton route?

When traveling by bus from Derby to Southampton, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Southampton?

You can check all the direct connections between Derby and Southampton by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Derby to Southampton bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Derby Southampton bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Derby Southampton bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Derby to Southampton on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Derby to Southampton

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Derby and to Southampton

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Derby and to Southampton. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!