There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to West Midlands by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 14m£82–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
4h 11m£27–63Drive 136.3 mi
- Drive from Southampton to West Midlandscar 136.3 mi
2h 30m£34–48
Southampton to West Midlands by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Southampton to West Midlands is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Southampton to West Midlands is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Crocketts Lane via Markets. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Birmingham New Street via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Southampton and West Midlands is 151 miles. The road distance is 137.1 miles.
The best way to get from Southampton to West Midlands without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Southampton to West Midlands, including transfers.
Southampton to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Southampton to West Midlands is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £80 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Southampton, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £25–60 and the journey takes 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–60
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Southampton to West Midlands bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Southampton to West Midlands train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to West Midlands is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Southampton to West Midlands.
There are 3326+ hotels available in West Midlands.