There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 29m£77–106Drive 130.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX)car 130.5 mi
2h 12m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 032
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminalbus 210
4h 25m£33–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Southampton to Birmingham-BHX130.5 mi
2h 12m
Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX). However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Birmingham International via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Southampton and Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 138 miles. The road distance is 131.3 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £75 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX), including transfers.
Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and Birmingham Airport (BHX), England?
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Southampton to Birmingham-BHX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX) is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Southampton to Birmingham Airport (BHX).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Southampton and Birmingham Airport (BHX). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.