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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 an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 40m. 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 $24, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 111 miles (179 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price | $62 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 40m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m 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 Southampton to Birmingham:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Birmingham costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
Tickets start at around $24 (€20) compared to roughly $62 (€50) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $38 (€31). The journey takes 3h 50m versus 2h 47m 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 Southampton to Birmingham
How to get from Southampton to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Birmingham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX1604:00 PM3h25Southampton, Coach Station7:25 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX1604:00 PM3h25Southampton, Coach Station7:25 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G007397:55 AM2h23Southampton Central (SOU)10:18 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$451One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G008517:15 AM2h36Southampton Central (SOU)9:51 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$341One-way0 transfers
- G008558:15 AM2h36Southampton Central (SOU)10:51 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$661One-way0 transfers
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Tube from London Victoria to London Euston9:00 AM3h48Southampton Central (SOU)12:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$931One-way3 transfers
- NX035 · NX4002:20 AM6h50Southampton, Coach Station9:10 AMBirmingham, Coach Station$311One-way1 transfer
- NX16010:05 AM3h50Southampton, Coach Station1:55 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$321One-way0 transfers
- NX032 · NX2103:30 PM5h45Southampton, University9:15 PMBirmingham, Coach Station$601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Birmingham:
A bus is $44 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Birmingham costing on average $98 (€80).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 47m.
- Around 22 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Birmingham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
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