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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 prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$50 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Birmingham:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Birmingham costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
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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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:05 AM2h55Southport12:00 PMBirmingham$101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
9:05 AM2h55Southport12:00 PMBirmingham$101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
12:30 PM2h45Southport3:15 PMBirmingham$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Birmingham:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Birmingham costing on average $50 (€41).
Other travel options to Birmingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 54m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Mersey Rail, Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Birmingham by train.
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