How far is Southampton from Birmingham?

The distance between the two cities is 111 miles (179 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Southampton to Birmingham?

Most of the buses traveling from Southampton to Birmingham leave from Southampton Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cadbury World, Birmingham Town Hall, The National Sea Life, Thinktank Science Museum and Spa.

Bus Southampton to Birmingham from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on November 19
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	6:30pm	Southampton Coach Station	4h 55m	11:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	6:30pm	Southampton Coach Station	4h 55m	11:25pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Southampton	5h 50m	10:50pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	8:30pm	Southampton Coach Station	5h 50m	2:20am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	9:10am	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

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	9:10am	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

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Southampton University	5h 35m	10:50pm	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	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	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	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	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	9:10am	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 the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

111 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $120	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$30 - $403	Average Duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$18 - $18	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,718 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

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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. Travelers 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 $37

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

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Birmingham?

Stops in Southampton

A - Southampton Coach Station

B - Southampton Bus Stop

C - W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton

D - Bus Stop Queensway

E - Southampton Central

F - Ferry Terminal

Stops in Birmingham

A - Coach Station

B - Birmingham Airport

C - Bearwood

D - 67 Colmore Row

E - A457

F - Aston University

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Southampton to Birmingham by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$23

11/18

$26

Today

$25

11/20

$22

11/21

$23

11/22

$18

11/23

$22

11/24

$18

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $18

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 $18 to $102 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 $18 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.