How much is the train ticket from Southampton to Birmingham?

The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Birmingham start at $42. The average price for this train route is around $218. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Southampton to Birmingham?

The average train trip from Southampton to Birmingham takes 2h 28m and covers 174 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Southampton to Birmingham route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Birmingham?

The earliest train from Southampton to Birmingham departs at 7:23am. The latest train departs at 8:23pm.

Train Southampton to Birmingham from $40

Next train departures

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:23pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 26m	10:49pm	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:23pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 26m	10:49pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:23am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 28m	9:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	7:23am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 28m	9:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:23am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 28m	10:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:23am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 28m	9:51am	Birmingham New Street	Cheapest
Train	8:23pm	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 27m	10:50pm	Birmingham New Street	Fastest
Train	7:23am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 28m	9:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:23am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 28m	10:51am	Birmingham New Street	No tags
Train	8:23am	Southampton Airport Parkway	2h 28m	10:51am	Birmingham New Street	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 - $169	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$42 - $570	Average Duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Based on 44 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the value for money. CrossCountry ticket prices on this trip start at $42

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Birmingham by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Southampton to Birmingham?
The cheapest train tickets from Southampton to Birmingham start at $42. The average price for this train route is around $218. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Southampton to Birmingham?
The average train trip from Southampton to Birmingham takes 2h 28m and covers 174 km. The quickest train gets you there in 2h 15m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Southampton to Birmingham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southampton to Birmingham?
The earliest train from Southampton to Birmingham departs at 7:23am. The latest train departs at 8:23pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

12-09

$112

12-10

$100

Today

$100

12-12

$100

12-13

$41

12-14

No data

12-15

No data

12-16

$40

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 16, 2025 with a price of $40

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

You can expect to pay from $40 to $542 for a train ticket from Southampton to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-12-16.