Nice video! We are going to cruise in this summer. We plan to take National express from LHR to Southampton . However, l am not sure where I can find stop (stand?) number for boarding bus in central bus station. I think it must be displayed on the information board in station room. Are there any other places I can find ? I would like to know earlier if possible. Thank!
There are signs inside the Station. There are signs at each bay where the bus stops. Just be safe and confirm with the driver when he checks your ticket - "Sir, please confirm this bus is going to Southampton?
Thanks for your video. I am confused if I have to take the train or national express from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Coventry. I have 3 luggage and it is too heavy for me to get in and get off the train. You video confirms that it is easy to travel by bus. It takes 1 to 2 hours more but it is much more easy for me. Thanks again !
Much cheaper than the train. I went to Basingstoke from Coventry three weeks ago. £9.80 single on the national express. Wanted £35 on the train! Takes longer but it's way cheaper
Irishinusa you will do the exact opposite sequence as in the video. Everything else will be the same starting with the small bus station in Southampton. Enjoy.
No problem. I suspect I cost the cruise lines a few million in lost revenue with this YT video since they charge rip off transport rates. Just curious your cruise line will be?
Thanks for this as we are back cruising in 2025 and will be changing coaches at Heathrow. The train has far too many changes for us and even with railcards it’s still expensive.
Can you provide insights on the luggage restriction. I see in the website they mention max 40 Kg. However International passengers might got up to 46kgs (considering the airlines accepted limits).
I don't think it will be a problem. Just take any tags "Heavy" off to avoid gaining any attention. These guys move so many suitcases a day they're used to it
So we can go from terminal 2 right to the station by walking? And how often does the bus run to Southampton? Should we purchase tickets in advance or right at station?
In June, 2024, I took #203 from LHR Central Bus Station to Southampton Station Harbour Parade. The bus was clean and comfortable. The driver was excellent and kept all 12 passengers informed along the route. My 2 pieces of luggage were safely stored below. In May, 2025, I will once again travel on #203. 😊
Hello - were you going on a cruise? Your bus was not crowded - mine was quite crowded. I don't think my driver kept us updated proactively but I think there was a sign that called out the stop
Are Heathrow Central Bus Station, The Central Bus Station and National Bus all different companies? We fly into Heathrow and am trying to get from there to Southampton. Thank you!
Dony buy tickets from the desk at the terminal. When I asked if the price was the same as the kiosk in the bus center and said I would just buy there because kiosk price was cheaper they lied to me saying the first two busses were sold out to Southampton. Well I get to the kiosk and guess what ... plenty of open tickets. They are liars in the terminal.
Yes even some time ago when I made this video it was more expensive at the office. So we bought them at the machine. They were not friendly either. Crabapples them!
Fantastic video. We are cruising in May 2024. Thank you so much.
I am nervous and excited as this is going to be my first time taking the bus from heathrow to Bristol to visit my sister !
Well now you know how easy it is!
O ho
How much cost to journey
Very easy way to travel! Same goes to Victoria station too!
Thanks for comments. Hope the video was useful and interesting
Ok
A very helpful video will be traveling to visit my mum and sister from terminal 3 to Dorset.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice video.
Alot of interesting detail.
Good
Very useful, thank you!
You're welcome. Short and sweet is good.
Love the bus.
Yes. I forgot to mention they had Wifi too. It didn't work but at least it was a feature.
Good
Beautifull terminal
Well that might be a bit too praising. Let's call it nice.
Nice video!
We are going to cruise in this summer. We plan to take National express from LHR to Southampton . However, l am not sure where I can find stop (stand?) number for boarding bus in central bus station. I think it must be displayed on the information board in station room. Are there any other places I can find ? I would like to know earlier if possible.
Thank!
There are signs inside the Station. There are signs at each bay where the bus stops. Just be safe and confirm with the driver when he checks your ticket - "Sir, please confirm this bus is going to Southampton?
Thank you so much for the help!
Do i need to book ticket in advance or i can also get at the spot
You can on the spot!
Thanks for your video. I am confused if I have to take the train or national express from Heathrow Terminal 3 to Coventry. I have 3 luggage and it is too heavy for me to get in and get off the train. You video confirms that it is easy to travel by bus. It takes 1 to 2 hours more but it is much more easy for me. Thanks again !
Yes thank you for comments. Go with the BUS!
@@swissclimber1 Thanks for your advice. Bus is good choice. Cheaper and go straight to Coventry !
Much cheaper than the train. I went to Basingstoke from Coventry three weeks ago. £9.80 single on the national express. Wanted £35 on the train! Takes longer but it's way cheaper
Thank you!!
Great video thank you. Did you cover return to LHR. ?
No because I departed from Southampton on the Queen Mary 2 bound for NYC.
@@swissclimber1 we are arriving, heading to LHR. Thank you again and Happy New year
Irishinusa you will do the exact opposite sequence as in the video. Everything else will be the same starting with the small bus station in Southampton. Enjoy.
Yes its good
Awesome
Yes
I like the short man's toilet.
Great eye! I hardly noticed it
Ok
I've traveled from Heathrow T5 and Gatwick south terminal to Leicester without any problems.... National Express works in a very efficient way.
I agree. Better than rail inconvenience
Thank you. Heading on a Mediterranean cruise July 2024
No problem. I suspect I cost the cruise lines a few million in lost revenue with this YT video since they charge rip off transport rates. Just curious your cruise line will be?
@@swissclimber1 RC Anthem of the Seas.
Thanks for this as we are back cruising in 2025 and will be changing coaches at Heathrow. The train has far too many changes for us and even with railcards it’s still expensive.
@@cannyexplorer5357 Great! I’m happy this helped you save time and money
Just been there yesterday. No ticket window no caffé nero anymore. All closed down. Very sad.
WTF ! Britain is now the new USSR
How much is the fare from LHR to southampton? Thanks for the video
I think I detailed it in the Video. I just checked. Figure about $18
When I Googled it, the website said 44 GBP.
Thank you
I going on a cruise. Can you ask the driver to stop at Southampton Cruise Terminal or will I have to get a taxi?
Hi There. You could work to the terminal. I just wouldn’t do it with lots of luggage. You could Uber it too
Can you provide insights on the luggage restriction. I see in the website they mention max 40 Kg. However International passengers might got up to 46kgs (considering the airlines accepted limits).
I don't think it will be a problem. Just take any tags "Heavy" off to avoid gaining any attention. These guys move so many suitcases a day they're used to it
Is there a taxi stand at Southampton Central or a way to contact taxi service?
Yes there are Uber cars everywhere and your standard taxi stand
I am arriving at Londoan Heaathrow terminal 4. What should I do to get a bus.
Watch my video! It’s all there how to do it
So we can go from terminal 2 right to the station by walking? And how often does the bus run to Southampton? Should we purchase tickets in advance or right at station?
Yes you can walk to the bus station from T2. You can buy tickets at the counter. There are plenty of departures daily as well. It is very easy
@@swissclimber1 thank you
In June, 2024, I took #203 from LHR Central Bus Station to Southampton Station Harbour Parade. The bus was clean and comfortable. The driver was excellent and kept all 12 passengers informed along the route. My 2 pieces of luggage were safely stored below. In May, 2025, I will once again travel on #203. 😊
Hello - were you going on a cruise? Your bus was not crowded - mine was quite crowded. I don't think my driver kept us updated proactively but I think there was a sign that called out the stop
Are Heathrow Central Bus Station, The Central Bus Station and National Bus all different companies? We fly into Heathrow and am trying to get from there to Southampton. Thank you!
Just watch my video a few times to see how it works. National Bus is the bus company and Heathrow Central Bus Station is the station is is the station
Travelling with buses is very popular in countries like Turkey and Iran even for the distances 1000+ kms.
Thanks for comments. Argentina, too! They use double decker buses.
how long the route from London to Southampton took?
It takes more than 2 hours. About 2 hours 20 minutes
Hello, i want to go from HTR to Bournemouth by National Express, should i take to Southampton route?
Hello. My bus route was to and from Southampton. There is 1 bus a day most days direct from Heathrow. You can change buses if it not a direct service
Route 204 is the one for you
How and who did you fly to LHR with Star alliance?
United from Washington Dulles. I think it was a 777. United is certainly one of my bottom ranked carriers
@@swissclimber1 On the same there was also BA and VS.
Hey may I please know what the ticket cost from London to Southampton??
It's about USD 28
Was there a wifi available or not?
Yes but I think it was not very good. Maybe it's better now.
@@swissclimber1 I don’t think so.
V good
Dony buy tickets from the desk at the terminal. When I asked if the price was the same as the kiosk in the bus center and said I would just buy there because kiosk price was cheaper they lied to me saying the first two busses were sold out to Southampton. Well I get to the kiosk and guess what ... plenty of open tickets. They are liars in the terminal.
Yes even some time ago when I made this video it was more expensive at the office. So we bought them at the machine. They were not friendly either. Crabapples them!
This route does not exist anymore. The 204 runs Heathrow to poole
I don't think so. The bus route still exists.
@@swissclimber1 I checked , it was axed due to covid