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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 an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €51, while a train costs an average of €85.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€51 Average price Cheapest | €85 Average price | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Southampton:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Southampton costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
Tickets start at around €51 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€0. The journey takes 4h 19m versus 2h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Southampton
How to get from Birmingham to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM5h35Birmingham11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)€231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:50 PM5h35Birmingham11:25 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)€231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G010274:03 PM2h39Birmingham New Street (BHM)6:42 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)€261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G010243:03 PM2h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)5:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)€381One-way0 transfers
- G010222:03 PM2h41Birmingham New Street (BHM)4:44 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)€381One-way0 transfers
- G010039:03 AM2h40Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:43 AMSouthampton Central (SOU)€551One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 AM6h05Birmingham5:55 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)€231One-way1 transfer
- NX541 · NX0326:30 PM6h30Birmingham, Coach Station1:00 AMSouthampton, Coach Station€251One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM4h45Birmingham1:10 PMSouthampton, Burgess Rd / Broadlands Rd (Southampton University)€251One-way1 transfer
BA8916 · BA88953:20 PM3h40Birmingham International Airport7:00 PMSouthampton Airport€6181One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Southampton:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Southampton costing on average €85.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 49m.
- Around 24 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Southampton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Great Western Railway to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Southampton by bus.
- 4 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express.
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