How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Birmingham?

The cheapest coach tickets from Southampton to Birmingham start from £11. The average price for this route is around £25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Southampton to Birmingham?

The average bus journey time from Southampton to Birmingham is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 111 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 25m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Southampton to Birmingham route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to Birmingham?

The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Birmingham at 02:05. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Birmingham?

A bus journey from Southampton to Birmingham produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Southampton to Birmingham?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Birmingham?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Southampton to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Southampton to Birmingham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Southampton to Birmingham from £9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Southampton to Birmingham on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	17:00	Southampton	5h 50m	22:50	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	16:00	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	17:15	Southampton University	5h 35m	22:50	Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street	No tags
Bus	16:00	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to Birmingham on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	6h 50m	08:55	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	6h 50m	08:55	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:15	Southampton	5h 40m	12:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	6h 50m	08:55	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Southampton to Birmingham on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	09:10	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	16:00	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	19:25	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	09:10	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:15	Southampton	5h 40m	12:55	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	02:05	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	09:10	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Southampton to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

111 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£11 - £93	Average duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£23 - £312	Average duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £14	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Southampton and Birmingham?

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

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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,738 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Customers express satisfaction with the service, praising the exemplary customer service and friendly driver. They mention that they felt well taken care of, especially as a disabled passenger. The overall experience was positive, with no issues reported.

National Express Southampton Birmingham recent customer reviews

This was the first time I’ve ever used a coach to travel in any capacity, I was very nervous but I needn’t have been.. from before even getting on the bus the customer service was exemplary, I am actually disabled and have a blue badge but I did not even have to tell anyone that as they looked after me so well.. The driver was so friendly, so thoughtful and polite throughout please personally thank him for me.. There aren’t enough stars I can give him!!

Hannah R.

6 July 2022

Bus was quite noisy and wifi not good enough to be usable. However bus seems well looked after and clean

Josh W.

15 October 2018

Excellent compared to the trains,but could be improved by booking online whilst on the coach. I missed a coach by a whisker, but had to buy a ticket first then wait an hour and catch a indirect journey.

William B.

25 May 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4277 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 Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £29

Megabus Southampton Birmingham recent customer reviews

I hated my trim to Birmingham firstly it was not direct secondly the bus came 1 hour late then I reached my destination at 3 o’clock when I was meant to arrive at 12:45 so I wasted a lot of time

Karina B.

29 December 2023

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Southampton to Birmingham

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Birmingham?
The cheapest coach tickets from Southampton to Birmingham start from £11. The average price for this route is around £25. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Southampton to Birmingham?
The average bus journey time from Southampton to Birmingham is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 111 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 25m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Southampton to Birmingham route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Southampton to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Birmingham at 02:05. And the latest bus departs at 20:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Birmingham?
A bus journey from Southampton to Birmingham produces an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Southampton to Birmingham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Birmingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Southampton to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Southampton to Birmingham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/11

£12

27/11

£18

Today

£12

29/11

£20

30/11

£14

01/12

£14

02/12

£13

03/12

£15

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Birmingham was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £80 for a bus ticket from Southampton to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2025-12-02.