How far is Southampton from Birmingham?

Southampton and Birmingham are 179 km (111 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Southampton to Birmingham?

Buses departing from Southampton Coach Station in Southampton will take you to Coach Station in Birmingham.

Bus Southampton to Birmingham from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	5h 35m	10:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	7:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	9:15am	Southampton Coach Station	5h 35m	2:50pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Southampton	5h 40m	2:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	9:15am	Southampton Coach Station	5h 35m	2:50pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	6h 50m	8:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	7:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	6h 50m	8:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Southampton	5h 40m	12:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	6h 50m	8:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	6h 50m	8:55am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	7:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	6h 50m	8:55am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Southampton	5h 40m	12:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	6h 50m	8:55am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:10pm	Southampton Coach Station	3h 50m	4:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	7:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	9:10am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Southampton	5h 40m	12:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	9:10am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Southampton to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

179 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $173	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $583	Average Duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Birmingham?

Stops in Southampton

A
Southampton Coach Station
20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
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B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK
C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK
D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK
E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK
F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers express satisfaction with the service, praising the exemplary customer service and friendly driver. They mention that they felt well taken care of, especially as a disabled passenger. The overall experience was positive, with no issues reported.

National Express Southampton Birmingham recent customer reviews

This was the first time I’ve ever used a coach to travel in any capacity, I was very nervous but I needn’t have been.. from before even getting on the bus the customer service was exemplary, I am actually disabled and have a blue badge but I did not even have to tell anyone that as they looked after me so well.. The driver was so friendly, so thoughtful and polite throughout please personally thank him for me.. There aren’t enough stars I can give him!!

Hannah R.

July 6, 2022

Bus was quite noisy and wifi not good enough to be usable. However bus seems well looked after and clean

Josh W.

October 15, 2018

Excellent compared to the trains,but could be improved by booking online whilst on the coach. I missed a coach by a whisker, but had to buy a ticket first then wait an hour and catch a indirect journey.

William B.

May 25, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $53

Megabus Southampton Birmingham recent customer reviews

I hated my trim to Birmingham firstly it was not direct secondly the bus came 1 hour late then I reached my destination at 3 o’clock when I was meant to arrive at 12:45 so I wasted a lot of time

Karina B.

December 29, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Birmingham by bus

How far is Southampton from Birmingham?
Southampton and Birmingham are 179 km (111 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Southampton to Birmingham?
Buses departing from Southampton Coach Station in Southampton will take you to Coach Station in Birmingham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-19

$36

11-20

$35

Today

$33

11-22

$35

11-23

$33

11-24

$29

11-25

$25

11-26

$21

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Southampton to Birmingham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $146 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-26.