The average train between West Midlands and Southampton takes 3h 3m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from West Midlands 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 West Midlands and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 8:38 PM which arrives into Southampton at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from West Midlands to Southampton. However, there are services departing from West Midlands station and arriving at Southampton station via Southampton Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
West Midlands to Southampton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
West Midlands to Southampton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your West Midlands to Southampton train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between West Midlands and Southampton is 181.7 km. The road distance is 238 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 40m.