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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Birmingham to Southampton

Showing times and prices for 17 Mar

Cheapest price

£18

Average price

£24

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

4 h 31 m

Buses per day

Distance

179 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Birmingham to Southampton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Southampton will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.

Fast coaches

Of the 4 buses that leave Birmingham for Southampton every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 179 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 6 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

17:004h10

Birmingham

21:10Southampton

£181One-way

0 changes

09:153h25

Birmingham

12:40Southampton

£241One-way

0 changes

19:456h45

Birmingham

02:30Southampton

£251One-way

0 changes

16:553h45

Birmingham

20:40Southampton

£281One-way

0 changes

Birmingham to Southampton bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 17 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National ExpressNational Express	19:45 Birmingham	6h45	02:30 Southampton	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	16:55 Birmingham	3h45	20:40 Southampton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	17:00 Birmingham	4h10	21:10 Southampton	0 changesDirect
National ExpressNational Express	09:15 Birmingham	3h25	12:40 Southampton	0 changesDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Birmingham to Southampton

Buses from Birmingham to Southampton run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

178 km

Average bus duration

5h 13m

Cheapest ticket price

£11

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

3h 25m

First bus

09:15

Last bus

23:45

Price information

Coach companies: National Express and Megabus Birmingham to Southampton

You can travel by coach from Birmingham to Southampton with National Express and Megabus for as low as £7. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Birmingham - Southampton coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Birmingham to Southampton coach information with National Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
Cheapest Price: £10
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Birmingham to Southampton coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Birmingham to Southampton with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Southampton.

Cheap coach tickets from Birmingham to Southampton can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Birmingham to Southampton is £20; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Southampton coach time is 3 h 25 min covering the 110 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Birmingham to Southampton leaves at 01: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Birmingham to Southampton leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 5 direct coaches a day from Birmingham to Southampton with National Express or Megabus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the best Birmingham to Southampton coach to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with National Express or Megabus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Southampton from Birmingham to compare what amenities they may offer.

When departing from Birmingham, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Birmingham, Coach Station and Birmingham, Brunel Street. When arriving in Southampton, you can end your trip in coach stations like Southampton Airport Parkway, Southampton, Coach Station, Southampton, East Park Terrace (Solent Conference Centre), Southampton, East Park Terrace (Sonar Cinema) and Southampton, Herbert Walker Avenue (Coach Parking).

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Birmingham, Coach Station, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Southampton Airport Parkway, located 4.5 miles (7.2 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Southampton from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Birmingham to Southampton by coach is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Birmingham and Southampton including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Southampton

Birmingham

Southampton

The major coach station for departures in Birmingham is Birmingham, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham, Coach Station for your trip from Birmingham to Southampton.

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