Trains from Southampton to Birmingham from $19.42*

Trains from Southampton to Birmingham from $19.42*

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Southampton to Birmingham Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southampton to Birmingham, starting from $19.42 and averaging $48.20. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 27m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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    From $24.05
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    From $24.05
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    From $24.05
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    From $24.05
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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:15
Southampton Central
09:27
Birmingham New Street
4h 12m, Changes requiredCrossCountryGreat Western RailwayAvanti West Coast
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05:23
Southampton Airport Parkway
07:51
Birmingham New Street
2h 28m, DirectCrossCountry
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05:23
Southampton Airport Parkway
09:45
Birmingham New Street
4h 22m, Changes requiredCrossCountryGreat Western RailwayWest Midlands Trains
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05:41
Southampton Airport Parkway
09:48
Birmingham New Street
4h 7m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayGreat Western RailwayAvanti West Coast
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05:59
Southampton Central
10:27
Birmingham New Street
4h 28m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayAvanti West Coast
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06:12
Southampton Central
10:56
Paris
4h 44m, Changes requiredSouth Western RailwayAvanti West Coast
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Southampton to Birmingham Train Route Details

The Southampton to Birmingham train ticket is from $19.42. The average travel time is 2h 27m, covering a distance of approximately 111 miles. There are usually 60 daily trains provided by Avanti West Coast,Chiltern Railways,CrossCountry. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
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05:15
Last train
Last train
18:23
Departure station
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Arrival station
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Journey time
Journey time
2h 27m
Distance
Distance
111 miles
Price
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$19.42*

Southampton to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Southampton to Birmingham Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Birmingham

Trains traveling between Southampton and Birmingham usually start their journey from Southampton Central and reach Birmingham New Street. The duration of this trip is approximately 2h 27m.

Book cheap train tickets from Southampton to Birmingham

Let's save unnecessary costs when traveling from Southampton to Birmingham by taking trains. The best way to find cheap train tickets is through Trip.com. We offer various discounted tips that can guide you towards a more affordable journey, such as using Railcards, Season Tickets, or Split Tickets. Explore the options below for more choices.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, you can take advantage of group travel discounts. Many train companies offer GroupSave options that provide a discount of up to 1/3 on off-peak fares. This can make traveling from Southampton to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from Southampton to Birmingham cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Traveling during off-peak hours

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets and can be used on services that are less busy, typically outside the morning and evening rush hours. If your schedule allows flexibility, choosing off-peak hours for your trip from Southampton to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings. In most cities and large towns, off-peak hours usually start at 09:30 from Monday to Friday. In other areas, they typically begin at 09:00.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.