What is the distance between Birmingham and Southampton?

Birmingham and Southampton are 179 km (111 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Southampton?

Buses departing from Coach Station in Birmingham will take you to Southampton Coach Station in Southampton.

Bus Birmingham to Southampton from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Southampton on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Coach Station	6h 50m	12:05am	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	3h 50m	8:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	8:40am	Coach Station	4h	12:40pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 10m	1:40pm	Southampton	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Coach Station	4h	12:40pm	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Southampton on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Coach Station	7h 15m	1:00am	Southampton Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	3h 50m	8:50pm	Southampton Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	4:10am	Coach Station	5h 10m	9:20am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Great Charles Street Queensway	6h 10m	1:40pm	Southampton	No tags
Bus	4:10am	Coach Station	5h 10m	9:20am	Southampton Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Southampton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Southampton. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

179 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $144	Average Duration5h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $582	Average Duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $46	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Southampton?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Southampton

A
Southampton Coach Station
20 Harbour Parade, Southampton SO15 1BA, UK
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B
Southampton Bus Stop
563 Vincents Walk, Southampton SO14, UK
C
W. Esplanade Bus Station - Southampton
Wyndham Pl, Southampton SO15, UK
D
Bus Stop Queensway
51-55 Above Bar St, Southampton, Southampton SO14 7DZ, UK
E
Southampton Central
Western Esplanade, Southampton SO15 1QJ, UK
F
Ferry Terminal
7 Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,728 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29728 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $19

National Express Birmingham Southampton recent customer reviews

I never expected the travel to Southampton. To be so easy very good value for money friendly staff .Only downside I was cold the whole journey

Eileen K.

March 24, 2019

Loved the journey, thanks.

A S.

July 11, 2025

We got late for an hour that was disappointing

Aland F.

January 19, 2025

FlixBus

3.5/511,420 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4276 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $56

Megabus Birmingham Southampton recent customer reviews

I didn't enjoy the fact that I had to wait more than 2 hours for a coach which is very disappointing

Parminder S.

April 8, 2024

The communication from the bus driver

Blessing Ifeyinwa N.

September 1, 2023

was very impressed about the driver.

Vivian O.

August 15, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Southampton by bus

What is the distance between Birmingham and Southampton?
Birmingham and Southampton are 179 km (111 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Birmingham to Southampton?
Buses departing from Coach Station in Birmingham will take you to Southampton Coach Station in Southampton.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-22

$49

11-23

$49

Today

$22

11-25

$24

11-26

$22

11-27

$16

11-28

$22

11-29

$24

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Southampton was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Southampton, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $146 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Southampton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-27.