How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Birmingham?

The cheapest bus tickets from Southampton to Birmingham start from $19. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Southampton to Birmingham?

The average bus travel time from Southampton to Birmingham is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 178 km. The quickest bus can get 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 are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Southampton to Birmingham?

The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Birmingham at 2:05am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.

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

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

What 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 29741 reviews.

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

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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 $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:15am	Southampton	5h 40m	2:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	7:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	6:25am	Southampton Coach Station	5h 35m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Southampton	5h 40m	12:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	6:25am	Southampton Coach Station	5h 35m	12:00pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Southampton to Birmingham on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	9:10am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00pm	Southampton Coach Station	3h 25m	7:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	9:10am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Southampton	5h 40m	12:55pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:05am	Southampton Coach Station	7h 5m	9:10am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go 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 $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

179 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $172	Average Duration5h 35m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $576	Average Duration2h 28m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	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

4/529,741 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.

July 6, 2022

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

Josh W.

October 15, 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.

May 25, 2018

FlixBus

3.5/511,486 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,278 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4278 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 $53

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.

December 29, 2023

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

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southampton to Birmingham by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Southampton to Birmingham?
The cheapest bus tickets from Southampton to Birmingham start from $19. The average price for this route is around $46. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Southampton to Birmingham?
The average bus travel time from Southampton to Birmingham is 5h 35m, covering a distance of 178 km. The quickest bus can get 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 are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Southampton to Birmingham?
The earliest bus departs from Southampton to Birmingham at 2:05am. And the latest bus departs at 8:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Southampton to Birmingham?
A bus trip from Southampton to Birmingham generates an estimated 4 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What 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 29741 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Southampton to Birmingham?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance 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

11-29

$37

11-30

$61

Today

$35

12-02

$24

12-03

$28

12-04

$24

12-05

$29

12-06

$24

The cheapest trip from Southampton to Birmingham was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $146 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 $24 which is on 2025-12-02.