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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. 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 €12, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€25 Average price Cheapest | €69 Average price |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Southampton
Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Southampton.
There are 2 travel options from Birmingham to Southampton: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Southampton is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€12) compared to other travel options to Southampton:
A bus is $14 (€13) less than a train with an average ticket price of $27 (€25) from Birmingham to Southampton.
The fastest way to get to Southampton from Birmingham is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 39 min.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Getting to Southampton by bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.
The distance from Birmingham to Southampton is approximately 110 miles (178 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Southampton is:
- Around 13 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Southampton from Birmingham as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Southampton:
- Buses from Birmingham to Southampton most often leave from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street and arrive in Southampton Central.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Birmingham to Southampton:
- You can take a bus from Birmingham to Southampton with National Express or Megabus. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€12) with National Express from Birmingham to Southampton.
- You can take a train from Birmingham to Southampton with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Rail, South Western Railway or Cross Country. Cheap tickets can be found for $27 (€25) with CrossCountry from Birmingham to Southampton.
Yes, there are direct services available from Birmingham to Southampton with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with National Express with 5 direct buses per day.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry or Cross Country.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Southampton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Birmingham to Southampton.
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