Birmingham to Southampton by train
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Overview: trains from Birmingham to Southampton
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Travelling from Birmingham to Southampton by train
Want to know how to get from Birmingham to Southampton by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Birmingham to Southampton take around 2 hours and 28 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 174 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Birmingham is scheduled to depart at around 06:04. The last departure is usually at around 21:04. This is the same as during the weekend. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 30 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 33 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$27.50.
We think any time is a great time to visit Southampton, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Southampton.
Is there a direct train from Birmingham to Southampton?
Yes, there is a direct train from Birmingham to Southampton.
How long does it take to travel from Birmingham to Southampton?
The Birmingham to Southampton train travel takes about 2 hours and 28 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Birmingham to Southampton train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Southampton leaving Birmingham at around 06:04 and the last train leaving at around 21:04. This is the same at the weekend.
Other train journeys from Birmingham
- From Birmingham to Edinburgh From US$68.00
- From Birmingham to Leeds From US$37.50
- From Birmingham to Oxford From US$12.50
- From Birmingham to Stratford-upon-Avon From US$15.00
- From Birmingham to York From US$23.50
- From Birmingham to Newcastle upon Tyne From US$44.50
- From Birmingham to Brighton From US$45.00
- From Birmingham to Weston-super-Mare From US$43.00
- From Birmingham to Torquay From US$37.00
- From Birmingham to Northampton From US$8.50
- From Birmingham to Bath From US$36.50
- From Birmingham to Chester From US$19.00
- From Birmingham to Warwick From US$43.50
- From Birmingham to Cambridge From US$21.50
- From Birmingham to Watford From US$13.00
Other train journeys to Southampton
- From London to Southampton From US$14.50
- From Oxford to Southampton From US$17.50
- From Reading to Southampton From US$45.00
- From Basingstoke to Southampton From US$10.50
- From Manchester to Southampton From US$43.50
- From Weymouth to Southampton From US$15.00
- From Shrewsbury to Southampton From US$124.50
- From Bournemouth to Southampton From US$8.50
- From Bath to Southampton From US$49.00
- From Bristol to Southampton From US$121.00
- From Salisbury to Southampton From US$15.00
- From Blackpool to Southampton From US$91.00
- From Wolverhampton to Southampton From US$35.00
- From Fareham to Southampton From US$12.00
- From Poole to Southampton From US$10.50
Other train journeys from Southampton
- From Southampton to Fareham From US$12.00
- From Southampton to Oxford From US$17.00
- From Southampton to London From US$14.50
- From Southampton to Basingstoke From US$9.00
- From Southampton to Woking From US$15.00
- From Southampton to Manchester From US$43.50
- From Southampton to Winchester From US$6.50
- From Southampton to Ipswich From US$36.00
- From Southampton to Reading From US$11.00
- From Southampton to Brighton From US$11.50
- From Southampton to Portsmouth From US$19.50
- From Southampton to Croydon From US$31.00
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