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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$68 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Southport to Birmingham
Compare the available ways to get from Southport to Birmingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Birmingham:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Birmingham costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
Tickets start at around $68 (€57) compared to roughly $39 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$29 (-€24). The journey takes 2h 19m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Southport to Birmingham
How to get from Southport to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southport to Birmingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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P287878:30 AM2h37Southport station (SOP)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$301One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W34265+P287878:30 AM2h37Southport station (SOP)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$301One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W34265+P287878:30 AM2h37Southport station (SOP)11:07 AMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$301One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W33903+P287909:24 AM2h42Southport station (SOP)12:06 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$311One-way1 transfer
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S10975 · C080559:54 AM2h54Southport station (SOP)12:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$731One-way2 transfers - C16934+S109769:39 AM3h09Southport station (SOP)12:48 PMBirmingham New Street (BHM)$731One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Birmingham:
A bus is $53 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Birmingham costing on average $68 (€57).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 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.
- {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Southport station (SOP) and arrive in Birmingham New Street (BHM).
- {stationMode_2} mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in {arrivalStation_2}.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Mersey Rail to go to Birmingham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Birmingham by bus.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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