The average train between Birmingham and Southampton takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:42 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Southampton station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
Birmingham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Southampton is 178.7 km. The road distance is 233 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 40m.