London Heathrow Central Bus Station, National Bus Experience to Southampton

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
  • London Heathrow Central Bus Station
    The busiest station in the UK for passenger traffic, Heathrow Central Bus Station is a major point for bus traffic. Very convenient to London Heathrow (LHR) Airport, the Central Bus Station, while crowded is highly convenient. Hop aboard a National Bus and check out the ride experience as we travel in a brand new bus to Southampton on the South Coast of England.
    London Heathrow Central Bus Station

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  • @jeffreywagner5234
    @jeffreywagner5234 7 місяців тому +4

    Fantastic video. We are cruising in May 2024. Thank you so much.

  • @Ruthie2690
    @Ruthie2690 5 років тому +9

    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 !

  • @lindajohnson-bc3xe
    @lindajohnson-bc3xe Місяць тому

    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. 😊

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  Місяць тому

      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

  • @milby9860
    @milby9860 4 роки тому +6

    Very easy way to travel! Same goes to Victoria station too!

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  4 роки тому

      Thanks for comments. Hope the video was useful and interesting

    • @ilmikawish
      @ilmikawish 3 роки тому

      Ok

  • @georgepetrin1334
    @georgepetrin1334 5 років тому +1

    Love the bus.

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  5 років тому

      Yes. I forgot to mention they had Wifi too. It didn't work but at least it was a feature.

    • @ilmikawish
      @ilmikawish 3 роки тому

      Good

  • @lailacolaco3763
    @lailacolaco3763 2 роки тому

    A very helpful video will be traveling to visit my mum and sister from terminal 3 to Dorset.

  • @ThisIsntNath
    @ThisIsntNath 4 роки тому +2

    Very useful, thank you!

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  4 роки тому

      You're welcome. Short and sweet is good.

  • @Lifeasis9
    @Lifeasis9 Місяць тому

    Thank you

  • @ilmikawish
    @ilmikawish 3 роки тому +1

    Beautifull terminal

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  3 роки тому

      Well that might be a bit too praising. Let's call it nice.

  • @kamrulhasan6200
    @kamrulhasan6200 4 роки тому +3

    I like the short man's toilet.

  • @theKhumbaguy
    @theKhumbaguy 5 років тому +2

    Nice video.
    Alot of interesting detail.

  • @360nm5
    @360nm5 2 місяці тому

    Do i need to book ticket in advance or i can also get at the spot

  • @NREAL01
    @NREAL01 2 роки тому

    I've traveled from Heathrow T5 and Gatwick south terminal to Leicester without any problems.... National Express works in a very efficient way.

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  2 роки тому +1

      I agree. Better than rail inconvenience

  • @simn4694
    @simn4694 Рік тому

    Thank you!!

  • @eminear6688
    @eminear6688 2 роки тому

    Travelling with buses is very popular in countries like Turkey and Iran even for the distances 1000+ kms.

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  2 роки тому

      Thanks for comments. Argentina, too! They use double decker buses.

  • @patticasey1455
    @patticasey1455 3 місяці тому

    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!

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  3 місяці тому +1

      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

  • @meowmeow4413
    @meowmeow4413 5 років тому +1

    Awesome

  • @sambuhagiar9274
    @sambuhagiar9274 5 місяців тому

    Thank you. Heading on a Mediterranean cruise July 2024

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  5 місяців тому +1

      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?

    • @sambuhagiar1058
      @sambuhagiar1058 5 місяців тому

      @@swissclimber1 RC Anthem of the Seas.

    • @cannyexplorer5357
      @cannyexplorer5357 3 місяці тому

      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.

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  3 місяці тому

      @@cannyexplorer5357 Great! I’m happy this helped you save time and money

  • @mistypine3125
    @mistypine3125 6 місяців тому +1

    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!

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  6 місяців тому +2

      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?

    • @mistypine3125
      @mistypine3125 6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much for the help!

  • @abigailgerlach5443
    @abigailgerlach5443 Рік тому +1

    Is there a taxi stand at Southampton Central or a way to contact taxi service?

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  Рік тому

      Yes there are Uber cars everywhere and your standard taxi stand

  • @bl2237
    @bl2237 2 роки тому +1

    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 !

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  2 роки тому

      Yes thank you for comments. Go with the BUS!

    • @bl2237
      @bl2237 2 роки тому

      @@swissclimber1 Thanks for your advice. Bus is good choice. Cheaper and go straight to Coventry !

    • @paulshorney3465
      @paulshorney3465 2 роки тому

      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

  • @itsmariaa18
    @itsmariaa18 5 років тому +1

    how long the route from London to Southampton took?

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  5 років тому

      It takes more than 2 hours. About 2 hours 20 minutes

  • @rdking8001
    @rdking8001 Рік тому

    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?

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  Рік тому +2

      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

    • @rdking8001
      @rdking8001 Рік тому

      @@swissclimber1 thank you

  • @ilmikawish
    @ilmikawish 3 роки тому

    V good

  • @Siopaocruz07
    @Siopaocruz07 2 роки тому +1

    How much is the fare from LHR to southampton? Thanks for the video

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  2 роки тому

      I think I detailed it in the Video. I just checked. Figure about $18

    • @abigailgerlach5443
      @abigailgerlach5443 Рік тому

      When I Googled it, the website said 44 GBP.

  • @manfriendlychurch
    @manfriendlychurch Рік тому

    I going on a cruise. Can you ask the driver to stop at Southampton Cruise Terminal or will I have to get a taxi?

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  Рік тому +1

      Hi There. You could work to the terminal. I just wouldn’t do it with lots of luggage. You could Uber it too

  • @rakshashetty5089
    @rakshashetty5089 2 роки тому

    Hey may I please know what the ticket cost from London to Southampton??

  • @irishinusa1615
    @irishinusa1615 4 роки тому +2

    Great video thank you. Did you cover return to LHR. ?

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  4 роки тому +2

      No because I departed from Southampton on the Queen Mary 2 bound for NYC.

    • @irishinusa1615
      @irishinusa1615 4 роки тому +1

      @@swissclimber1 we are arriving, heading to LHR. Thank you again and Happy New year

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  4 роки тому +1

      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.

    • @ilmikawish
      @ilmikawish 3 роки тому

      Yes its good

  • @sarthaksharma346
    @sarthaksharma346 2 роки тому

    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).

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  2 роки тому +1

      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

  • @zoltanpasztor6812
    @zoltanpasztor6812 Рік тому

    Just been there yesterday. No ticket window no caffé nero anymore. All closed down. Very sad.

  • @tugbayozgatlgil2642
    @tugbayozgatlgil2642 2 роки тому

    Hello, i want to go from HTR to Bournemouth by National Express, should i take to Southampton route?

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  2 роки тому

      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

    • @s125ish
      @s125ish 2 роки тому

      Route 204 is the one for you

  • @swapnilsareen1913
    @swapnilsareen1913 2 роки тому

    I am arriving at Londoan Heaathrow terminal 4. What should I do to get a bus.

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  2 роки тому

      Watch my video! It’s all there how to do it

  • @Ahuntsicspotter
    @Ahuntsicspotter 3 роки тому

    How and who did you fly to LHR with Star alliance?

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  3 роки тому

      United from Washington Dulles. I think it was a 777. United is certainly one of my bottom ranked carriers

    • @Ahuntsicspotter
      @Ahuntsicspotter 3 роки тому

      @@swissclimber1 On the same there was also BA and VS.

  • @satarmoradi3744
    @satarmoradi3744 2 роки тому

    Was there a wifi available or not?

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  2 роки тому

      Yes but I think it was not very good. Maybe it's better now.

    • @satarmoradi3744
      @satarmoradi3744 2 роки тому

      @@swissclimber1 I don’t think so.

  • @keeperzero
    @keeperzero Рік тому

    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.

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  Рік тому +1

      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!

  • @s125ish
    @s125ish 2 роки тому

    This route does not exist anymore. The 204 runs Heathrow to poole

    • @swissclimber1
      @swissclimber1  2 роки тому

      I don't think so. The bus route still exists.

    • @s125ish
      @s125ish 2 роки тому

      @@swissclimber1 I checked , it was axed due to covid