The cheapest and fastest buses from Southampton to Birmingham
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
3 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Buses per day
24
Distance
179 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southampton to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Birmingham will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 24 buses that leave Southampton for Birmingham on Sun, Mar 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 22 the direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .
On Sun, Mar 22 the slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
NX160
NX032 · NX400
NX032 · NX400
FlixBus · FlixBus
NX160
NX160
NX160
NX160
NX032 · NX210
NX032 · NX210Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Southampton to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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$30 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price |
4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Southampton to Birmingham Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $101 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $105 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $98 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $92 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $106 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $67 |
Live departures
Southampton to Birmingham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Birmingham buses for today, Saturday, March 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX032 · NX400 | Delayed 4:15 AM 2:05 AMSouthampton, Coach Station | 6h50 | 8:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX400 | Delayed 11:05 AM 2:20 AMSouthampton, University | 6h35 | 8:55 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 5:25 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 5h05 | 10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | Delayed 11:05 AM 5:40 AMSouthampton, University | 4h50 | 10:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 6:45 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 5h15 | 12:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:15 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h00 | 1:15 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | Delayed 11:05 AM 8:05 AMSouthampton, University | 4h55 | 1:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 | On time 9:00 AM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h30 | 12:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 6h00 | 4:45 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 5h45 | 4:45 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 transfer | |
NX160 | On time 12:10 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h50 | 4:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX550 | Delayed 12:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 5h20 | 8:20 PM 8:20 PMBirmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 1:15 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 5h00 | 6:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 1:35 PM Southampton, University | 4h40 | 6:15 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX160 | On time 4:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 3h25 | 7:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 4:05 PM Southampton, University | 4h55 | 9:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:00 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 7h05 | 12:05 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Southampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University) | 6h50 | 12:05 AM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 5:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 4h55 | 10:25 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 7:00 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 5h40 | 12:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 7:15 PM Southampton, University | 5h25 | 12:40 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX210 | On time 8:30 PM Southampton, Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:20 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Southampton to Birmingham
Buses from Southampton to Birmingham run on average 22 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 111 miles (179 km) distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 111 miles (179 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 02:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest month Jul |
Cheapest day Tue |
High season Apr - Jun |
Low season Oct - Dec |
Busiest day Thu |
Least busy day Tue |
Best day to book ahead 35 days |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Southampton to BirminghamYou can travel by bus between Southampton to Birmingham with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as $14 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Southampton to Birmingham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to Birmingham by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, a cultural institution housing a vast collection of art and historical artifacts
- Cadbury World, an interactive chocolate-themed attraction offering tours and exhibits
- Birmingham Botanical Gardens, a serene 15-acre garden featuring exotic plants and glasshouses
- Symphony Hall, a renowned concert venue known for its exceptional acoustics and diverse performances
- The Bullring, a major shopping center with a wide range of retail outlets and dining options.
- Explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, known for its unique shops and vibrant atmosphere
- Take a canal boat tour to see the city from a different perspective
- Visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, home to a variety of marine life and interactive exhibits
- Enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome, one of the busiest theatres in the UK
- Discover the rich history of the city at the Birmingham Back to Backs, a preserved 19th-century courtyard of working people's houses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Southampton to Birmingham
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Express (in the station)
- Sandwich Bar (in the station).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: U1, U2, U6, X4 Train: South Western Railway
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 97, 97A, X1, X2 Train: Birmingham New Street
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