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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 31 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
Of the 5 trains that leave Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) for Birmingham New Street (BHM) every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 47 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 174 km
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Live departures
Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 07:08 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 3h40 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:23 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 2h28 | 10:51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:23 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 2h28 | 13:51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:23 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 2h28 | 14:51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 17:23 Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) | 2h28 | 19:51 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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Trains from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 15 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 12:33. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 12:33 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southampton Airport Parkway (SOA) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
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Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 05:45 - 20:00 Sunday 07:45 - 20:10
- Car Park: Upside and Multi-Storey
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Area on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside booking hall.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car park and platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Through Journeys: Station Forecourt Bus Stop off Wide Lane (A335) Terminating Journeys: Car Park at Eastleigh end, off Wide Lane (A335)
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HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
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Information Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
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