What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Southampton is to bus which costs £25 - £60 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Southampton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Birmingham Coach Station station and arriving at Coach Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Southampton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Southampton Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Southampton?

The distance between Birmingham and Southampton is 146 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £75 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Southampton?

The train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Southampton bus from?

Birmingham to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Southampton train from?

Birmingham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Southampton?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £60 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Birmingham to Southampton bus arrive?

Birmingham to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach Station.

Where does the Birmingham to Southampton train arrive?

Birmingham to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Southampton is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Birmingham to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Southampton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Birmingham to Southampton?

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

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There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 40m
£75–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
3h 50m
£25–60
Drive 134.6 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Southamptoncar 134.6 mi
2h 27m
£33–48
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 58m
£107–235

Birmingham to Southampton by train

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Distance: 144.7 mi
Duration: 2h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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