Southampton to Birmingham Bus

  • Lowest price from ≈ €26.23 £22.54
  • Average duration 4h 40m
  • Connections per day 20
  • Distance 179 km
  • CO₂ per person 16 kg

bus from Southampton to Birmingham

The journey from Southampton to Birmingham is about 179 km. On average a bus trip takes 4h 40m with 20 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ €26.23 £22.54
Trip duration 4h 40m
Connections per day 20
Lowest price ≈ €26.23 £22.54
Highest price ≈ €75.10 £64.53
First departure 03:30 AM
Last departure 08:30 PM
Distance 179 km
Departure Southampton
Arrival Birmingham
Travel operator National Express
Find the best price
National Express12.53 kg CO₂
16:00Southampton, Coach Station
3h 25m
19:25Birmingham, Coach Station
≈ €24.90 £21.40
direct
megabus12.53 kg CO₂
17:55Southampton Airport
3h 45m
21:40Birmingham Brunel Street
≈ €25.59 £21.99
direct
megabus12.53 kg CO₂
10:20Southampton New Road
4h
14:20Birmingham Brunel Street
≈ €25.59 £21.99
direct

Next departures from Southampton to Birmingham

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

National Express ≈ €80.53 £69.30
03:30 Southampton, Coach Station
4h 45m · 1 changes
08:55 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €40.04 £34.46
03:30 Southampton, Coach Station
4h 45m · 1 changes
08:55 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €51.55 £44.36
05:00 Southampton, Coach Station
5h 30m · 1 changes
11:10 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €103.65 £89.20
05:00 Southampton, Coach Station
5h 30m · 1 changes
11:10 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €90.51 £77.89
07:00 Southampton, Coach Station
4h 20m · 1 changes
12:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €176.63 £152.00
07:00 Southampton, Coach Station
4h 20m · 1 changes
12:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €36.87 £31.73
09:00 Southampton, Coach Station
4h · direct
13:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €74.25 £63.90
09:00 Southampton, Coach Station
4h · direct
13:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €55.14 £47.45
09:10 Southampton, Coach Station
5h 45m · 1 changes
15:35 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €33.14 £28.52
12:10 Southampton, Coach Station
3h 50m · direct
16:00 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €61.82 £53.20
12:10 Southampton, Coach Station
3h 50m · direct
16:00 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €33.14 £28.52
16:00 Southampton, Coach Station
3h 25m · direct
19:25 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €61.82 £53.20
16:00 Southampton, Coach Station
3h 25m · direct
19:25 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €161.52 £139.00
16:50 Southampton, Coach Station
5h 5m · 1 changes
22:40 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €79.87 £68.73
16:50 Southampton, Coach Station
5h 5m · 1 changes
22:40 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €83.03 £71.45
18:20 Southampton, Coach Station
4h 35m · 1 changes
23:25 Coach Station
National Express ≈ €161.52 £139.00
18:20 Southampton, Coach Station
4h 35m · 1 changes
23:25 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €115.74 £99.60
20:30 Southampton, Coach Station
5h 20m · 1 changes
02:30 Birmingham, Coach Station
National Express ≈ €57.58 £49.55
20:30 Southampton, Coach Station
5h 20m · 1 changes
02:30 Coach Station
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 12.53kg
bus 13.43kg
flight 35.8kg
carpool 28.64kg

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