There are 3 ways to get from Birmingham NEC to Southampton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 36m£75–110Bus
cheapest- 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 31m£32–77Drive 128.1 mi
- Drive from Birmingham NEC to Southamptoncar 128.1 mi
2h 19m£32–45
Birmingham NEC to Southampton by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham NEC to Southampton is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham NEC to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham NEC 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 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Birmingham International and arriving at Southampton Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Birmingham NEC and Southampton is 138 miles. The road distance is 128.8 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham NEC to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £75 - £110.
The train from Birmingham International to Southampton Central takes 2h 29m including transfers and departs hourly.
Birmingham NEC to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham NEC to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham International station.
The best way to get from Birmingham NEC to Southampton is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 4h 31m.
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 £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Birmingham NEC to Coach Station via Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham NEC to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Birmingham NEC to Southampton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southampton Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham NEC to Southampton is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Birmingham NEC to Southampton.
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