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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham NEC and Southampton takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham NEC 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.

2h 29m
Duration
137 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham NEC to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham NEC and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham NEC is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 2h 31m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 2h 34m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 30m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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    train train 2h 28m • Direct
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    train train 2h 29m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham NEC to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birmingham NEC to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 137 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Birmingham NEC, England and Southampton, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham International to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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