Getting to the start line has never been easier.
Our official ABP Southampton Marathon Runner Coaches, operated in partnership with Xelabus, provide convenient return travel from locations across the South of England, getting you to Southampton in plenty of time before your event.
Avoid road closures, expensive parking and the stress of race morning. Simply choose your nearest pick-up point, sit back, relax and let us do the driving.
Return travel from just £18 per person
Arrive before 8:00am on race morning
No parking fees or road closure delays
Relax before your race
Return coaches after your event
Travel with fellow runners and supporters
Our network is designed to make travelling to Southampton as simple as possible.
Brighton → Worthing → Chichester
Portsmouth → Fareham → Direct to Southampton
Reading → Basingstoke → Eastleigh
Oxford → Newbury → Winchester
Bristol → Bath → Salisbury
Bournemouth → Ringwood → Romsey
All routes are subject to demand and minimum passenger numbers.
Our coaches are scheduled to arrive in Southampton between 7:40am and 7:55am, giving you plenty of time to:
Collect your race number (if required)
Drop your baggage
Visit the toilets
Meet friends and family
Warm up before the start
After the Race
Your coach will be waiting to take you home after you've crossed the finish line.
Simply head back to the designated Coach Village where our marshals will direct you to your return service.
Return departures will be available throughout the afternoon, allowing you time to enjoy the Event Village, collect your medal, grab some food and celebrate your achievement.
Absolutely! Friends and supporters are welcome to book seats, subject to availability.
Yes. Where possible, belongings may remain on board during the event. Further information will be provided before race day.
If a route does not receive enough bookings to operate, we'll contact you well in advance with alternative options or a full refund.
Please see our Event Terms & Conditions for coach booking cancellation policies.