What is the best way to travel from Southampton to Birmingham?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Birmingham from Southampton?
You can get to Birmingham with just $18 by taking a Bus from National Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus5h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express6h 50m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express6h 35m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 10m010:50 AMSouthamptonBus Station5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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CrossCountry2h 36m05:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station7:51 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:15:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 7:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 36m
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CrossCountry2h 40m05:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station7:55 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:15:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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South Western Railway2h 58m05:57 AMSouthamptonCentral Station8:55 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:57:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 58m
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South Western Railway2h 54m05:57 AMSouthamptonCentral Station8:51 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:57:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 54m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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National Express6h 50m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express6h 35m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 10m010:50 AMSouthamptonBus Station5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus5h 50m011:10 AMSouthamptonBurgess Road5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 11:10:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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South Western Railway4h 11m06:55 AMSouthamptonCentral Station11:06 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 6:55:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 11:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
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South Western Railway2h 54m011:55 AMSouthamptonCentral Station2:49 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 11:55:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 2:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 54m
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CrossCountry2h 34m09:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station11:49 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 9:15:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 11:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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CrossCountry2h 34m010:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station12:49 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 10:15:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 12:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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CrossCountry2h 34m011:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station1:49 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 11:15:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 1:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express6h 50m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express6h 35m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus5h 40m09:15 AMSouthamptonBus Station2:55 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 9:15:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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FlixBus5h 25m09:30 AMSouthamptonBurgess Road2:55 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 9:30:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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FlixBus6h 10m010:50 AMSouthamptonBus Station5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express7h 5m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express6h 50m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express3h 50m012:10 PMSouthamptonBus Station4:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 12:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus5h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 5:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express7h 5m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express6h 50m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus5h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 5:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express3h 35m08:55 AMSouthamptonBus Station12:30 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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National Express7h 5m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express6h 50m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus5h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 5:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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National Express3h 35m08:55 AMSouthamptonBus Station12:30 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express7h 5m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
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National Express6h 50m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express3h 35m08:55 AMSouthamptonBus Station12:30 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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FlixBus5h 40m09:15 AMSouthamptonBus Station2:55 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 9:15:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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FlixBus5h 25m09:30 AMSouthamptonBurgess Road2:55 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 9:30:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
Cheapest Buses Friday
What are the fastest trips from Southampton to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham from Southampton in just 2h 34m with a Train from CrossCountry. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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CrossCountry2h 36m05:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station7:51 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:15:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 7:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 36m
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CrossCountry2h 40m05:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station7:55 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:15:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 7:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
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South Western Railway2h 54m05:57 AMSouthamptonCentral Station8:51 AMBirminghamNew Street Train Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:57:00 AM to New Street Train Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:51:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 54m
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South Western Railway2h 58m05:57 AMSouthamptonCentral Station8:55 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:57:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 58m
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FlixBus5h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus6h 10m010:50 AMSouthamptonBus Station5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 35m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express6h 50m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/23/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/23/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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CrossCountry2h 34m09:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station11:49 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 9:15:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 11:49:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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CrossCountry2h 34m010:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station12:49 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 10:15:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 12:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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CrossCountry2h 34m011:15 AMSouthamptonCentral Station1:49 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 11:15:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 1:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 34m
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South Western Railway2h 54m011:55 AMSouthamptonCentral Station2:49 PMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 11:55:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 2:49:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 54m
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South Western Railway4h 11m06:55 AMSouthamptonCentral Station11:06 AMBirminghamMarston Green Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Central Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 6:55:00 AM to Marston Green Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 11:06:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $76 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 11m
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus5h 50m011:10 AMSouthamptonBurgess Road5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 11:10:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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FlixBus6h 10m010:50 AMSouthamptonBus Station5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 35m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express6h 50m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/24/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/24/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus5h 25m09:30 AMSouthamptonBurgess Road2:55 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 9:30:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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FlixBus5h 40m09:15 AMSouthamptonBus Station2:55 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 9:15:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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FlixBus6h 10m010:50 AMSouthamptonBus Station5:00 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 10:50:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
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National Express6h 35m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express6h 50m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station8:55 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/25/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/25/2025 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express3h 50m012:10 PMSouthamptonBus Station4:00 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 12:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus5h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 5:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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National Express6h 50m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express7h 5m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/26/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/26/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express3h 35m08:55 AMSouthamptonBus Station12:30 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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FlixBus5h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 5:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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National Express6h 50m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express7h 5m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/27/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/27/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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National Express3h 35m08:55 AMSouthamptonBus Station12:30 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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FlixBus5h 35m05:15 PMSouthamptonBurgess Road10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 5:15:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
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FlixBus5h 50m05:00 PMSouthamptonBus Station10:50 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 5:00:00 PM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 10:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
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National Express6h 50m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express7h 5m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/28/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/28/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express3h 35m08:55 AMSouthamptonBus Station12:30 PMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 8:55:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m
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FlixBus5h 25m09:30 AMSouthamptonBurgess Road2:55 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Burgess Road, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 9:30:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
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FlixBus5h 40m09:15 AMSouthamptonBus Station2:55 PMBirminghamGreat Charles St Queensway0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 9:15:00 AM to Great Charles St Queensway, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express6h 50m02:20 AMSouthamptonUniversity9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from University, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 2:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
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National Express7h 5m02:05 AMSouthamptonBus Station9:10 AMBirminghamCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Southampton (United Kingdom) at 8/29/2025 2:05:00 AM to Coach Station, Birmingham (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/29/2025 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Fastest Buses Friday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Southampton to Birmingham
What are the most popular stations in Southampton and Birmingham?
In Southampton, you will usually depart from Bus Station, Central Station or SeaCity Museum, while in Birmingham you will be arriving at New Street Train Station, Moor Street or Great Charles St Queensway, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Birmingham from Southampton? With 6 connections between 4 Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Southampton and Birmingham, you can pay as low as $18 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from CrossCountry: you will get to Birmingham in just 2h 34m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Southampton and Birmingham are National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Southampton and Birmingham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Netley or to Erdington, and look at flights from Bournemouth Airport, and landing at Birmingham Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Southampton to Birmingham?
The most popular companies between Southampton and Birmingham, are National Express, FlixBus and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: CrossCountry and South Western Railway
All you need to know when you travel from Southampton to Birmingham
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Southampton to Birmingham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Southampton to Birmingham
How can I reach Birmingham from Southampton?
Every day, there are on average 6 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Birmingham from Southampton.
How far is Birmingham from Southampton?
The distance between Southampton and Birmingham is 110.9 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Southampton and Birmingham?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 30 kgs, and a flight 44 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Southampton to Birmingham?
You can get to Birmingham with just $18 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Birmingham?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Birmingham in just 2h 34m with a Train from CrossCountry.
More routes to Southampton and to Birmingham
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Southampton and to Birmingham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Southampton
- Aberdeen to Southampton
- Birmingham to Southampton
- Bournemouth to Southampton
- Bradford to Southampton
- Bristol to Southampton
- Cardiff to Southampton
- Carlisle to Southampton
- Coventry to Southampton
- Edinburgh to Southampton
- Exeter to Southampton
- Glasgow to Southampton
- Hamilton to Southampton
- Leeds to Southampton
- Leicester to Southampton
- London Heathrow Airport to Southampton
- London to Southampton
- Loughborough to Southampton
- Manchester to Southampton
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Southampton
- Oxford to Southampton
- Peterborough to Southampton
- Sheffield to Southampton
- Stoke-on-Trent to Southampton
- Trips to Birmingham
- Aberdeen to Birmingham
- Amsterdam to Birmingham
- Blackpool to Birmingham
- Bournemouth to Birmingham
- Brighton to Birmingham
- Bristol to Birmingham
- Cheltenham to Birmingham
- Derby to Birmingham
- Dublin to Birmingham
- Glasgow to Birmingham
- Leeds to Birmingham
- London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham
- London to Birmingham
- Luton Airport to Birmingham
- Manchester to Birmingham
- Milton Keynes to Birmingham
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Birmingham
- Newquay to Birmingham
- Oxford to Birmingham
- Paignton to Birmingham
- Paris to Birmingham
- Reading to Birmingham
- Weston Super Mare to Birmingham
- Weymouth to Birmingham