There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 18m£70–110Drive 131.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southamptoncar 131.3 mi
2h 13m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
4h 17m£33–83Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Southampton131.3 mi
2h 13mTrain, fly
- Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4h 18m£110–241
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Southampton Central via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Southampton is 138 miles. The road distance is 132.1 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 17m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Southampton, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham International to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Coach Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 17m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Manchester Airport to Southampton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–160
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Southampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Southampton.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Southampton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.