Rome to Southampton by bus
Southampton lies 1,459 km (907 mi) north-west of Rome, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 26 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 1,780 km (1,106 mi) of road.
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| Rome | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | United Kingdom |
| Population | 2.3 million | 269,781 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
Clocks in Southampton are 1 h behind Rome right now, so a 26 h 26 min journey lands only 25 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Southampton
Crossing from Italy into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book buses from Rome to Southampton
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Staying in Southampton
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Common questions
How far is Southampton from Rome?
1,459 km (907 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rome; by road roughly 1,780 km (1,106 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Southampton by bus?
About 26 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Southampton?
Southampton is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Southampton?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.