The average train between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Southampton takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham Airport (BHX) is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Intl Rail Station and take an average of 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport (BHX) station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, depart from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton train services, operated by Air-Rail Link, arrive at Southampton Central station.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Southampton is 173.7 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham International to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m.