Trains tickets from Birmingham to Southampton

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TodayApr 30
from $73
TomorrowMay 1
from $72
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from $73
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Southampton
    Destination location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Southampton
    Destination location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Southampton
    Destination location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Southampton
    Destination location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Birmingham
    Departure location: Birmingham New Street
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Southampton
    Destination location: Southampton Airport Parkway
    Operated by: CrossCountryCrossCountry
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Southampton.

Bus
Average Price$13 - $97Average Duration5h 25m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$30 - $320Average Duration2h 32m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$23 - $23Average Duration2h
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Birmingham to Southampton

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 2 hours and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2hAverage Duration
$23Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Birmingham to Southampton: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$173
Average train trip duration2h 32m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure7:03am
Distance108 miles (174 km)
Latest train departure9:03pm

Birmingham to Southampton Train

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

Best price found
04/28
$73
04/29
No data
Today
$73
05/01
$72
05/02
$73
05/03
$73
05/04
$43
05/05
$73
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Birmingham to Southampton was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $304 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-05-04.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Birmingham and Southampton is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Southampton.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Southampton you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Birmingham and Southampton, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Birmingham to Southampton while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

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