How to travel from Southport to Birmingham

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Compare train and bus for Southport to Birmingham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €31, while a train costs an average of €31.

Distance: 92 miles (149 km)

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from Southport to Birmingham

How to get from Southport to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Southport to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Merseyrail
    6:06 AM2h42
    Southport
    8:48 AMBirmingham
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    1 transfer

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  • Merseyrail
    6:06 AM2h42
    Southport
    8:48 AMBirmingham
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    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Northern Trains Limited
    6:25 AM2h41
    Southport
    9:06 AMBirmingham
    1171One-way
    1 transfer

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  • Merseyrail
    6:36 AM2h42
    Southport
    9:18 AMBirmingham
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    1 transfer
  • Merseyrail
    7:06 AM2h42
    Southport
    9:48 AMBirmingham
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    1 transfer
  • Merseyrail
    5:36 AM2h43
    Southport
    8:19 AMBirmingham
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    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Southport to Birmingham

Travel to Birmingham 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 Southport to Birmingham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Southport and Birmingham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Southport to Birmingham is a bus with an average price of €12.

This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Birmingham:

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Birmingham costing on average €31.

The fastest way to travel from Southport to Birmingham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 18m.

The distance from Southport to Birmingham is approximately 92 miles (149 km).
The average frequency per day from Southport to Birmingham is:
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southport and Birmingham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southport to Birmingham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southport station (SOP) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southport to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Southport to Birmingham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Birmingham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, and visit the National SEA LIFE Centre. Enjoy performances at the Birmingham Hippodrome and discover history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Must-see sights include the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring shopping center.
Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Birmingham's key attractions, including its museums, culinary scene, and shopping areas.

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