Bus tickets Southampton to Birmingham from £11

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Southampton to Birmingham

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Southampton to Birmingham from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today
from £18
tomorrow
from £13
Wednesday
from £12
Thursday
from £15
Friday
from £13
Saturday
from £11
Sunday
from £15

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    13:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    07:30
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    13:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    17:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    16:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    19:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    3h 50m
    0
    12:10
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    16:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    02:05
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    02:20
    Southampton
    University
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    17:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    17:15
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    07:30
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    13:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    16:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    19:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    02:05
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    02:20
    Southampton
    University
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    17:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    17:15
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    02:05
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 35m
    0
    08:55
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    12:30
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 50m
    0
    12:10
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    16:00
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    13:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    17:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 5m
    0
    02:05
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    02:20
    Southampton
    University
    09:10
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    07:30
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    13:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    13:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    17:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    02:05
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    08:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    02:20
    Southampton
    University
    08:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 50m
    0
    17:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    5h 35m
    0
    17:15
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    22:50
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    16:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    19:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    02:05
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    08:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    02:20
    Southampton
    University
    08:55
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    3h 25m
    0
    16:00
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    19:25
    Birmingham
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    5h 55m
    0
    07:15
    Southampton
    Coach Station
    13:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    5h 40m
    0
    07:30
    Southampton
    Burgess Road
    13:10
    Birmingham
    Great Charles St Queensway
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22

Frequency of bus connections between Southampton and Birmingham

See here how frequent the connections between Southampton and Birmingham are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 35 daily coaches from Southampton to Birmingham. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 30 daily coaches between Southampton and Birmingham.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 99 coaches from Southampton to Birmingham, while Night sees the fewest connections between Southampton and Birmingham, with 26 offers.

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Facts about coaches from Southampton to Birmingham

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 32 times every day by bus from Southampton to Birmingham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Southampton to Birmingham starting from £11!

Cheapest Bus £11
Fastest Bus 3h 25m
Earliest Coach 05:05
Latest Coach 20:30
Daily Bus Connections 32 Ø
Distance 178.5 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Southampton to Birmingham

Every day, 32 buses from 2 coach companies leave Southampton for Birmingham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 15/07/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/07
£18
Tuesday 15/07
£13
Wednesday 16/07
£36
Thursday 17/07
£15
Friday 18/07
£13
Saturday 19/07
£11
Sunday 20/07
£15
Monday 21/07
£14
Tuesday 22/07
£10
Wednesday 23/07
£12
Thursday 24/07
£8
Friday 25/07
£13
Saturday 26/07
£12
Sunday 27/07
£10
Monday 28/07
£12
Tuesday 29/07
£14
Wednesday 30/07
£8
Thursday 31/07
£10
Friday 01/08
£11
Saturday 02/08
£12
Sunday 03/08
£12
Monday 04/08
£12
Tuesday 05/08
£10
Wednesday 06/08
£8
Thursday 07/08
£8
Friday 08/08
£10
Saturday 09/08
£13
Sunday 10/08

The cheapest time to travel from Southampton to Birmingham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Southampton to Birmingham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £11, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Southampton to Birmingham. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £18.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Southampton to Birmingham, with £11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Southampton to Birmingham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Southampton to Birmingham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Southampton to Birmingham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Southampton to Birmingham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Southampton to Birmingham

These are the most booked bus companies between Southampton to Birmingham from our users.

National Express from Southampton to Birmingham

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Southampton to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price £11
Fastest Coach 3h 25m
Earliest Coach 05:05
Last Coach 20:30
Daily Connections 26 Ø
Found on 13/07/2025

FlixBus from Southampton to Birmingham

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Southampton to Birmingham:

Cheapest Price £13
Fastest Coach 5h 35m
Earliest Coach 07:15
Last Coach 17:15
Daily Connections 6 Ø
Found on 13/07/2025

All bus stations and stops in Southampton and Birmingham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Southampton and Birmingham.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Southampton to Birmingham? Compare all modes of transports from Southampton to Birmingham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Southampton to Birmingham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Southampton to Birmingham? Or which bus companies serve the route Southampton to Birmingham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Southampton to Birmingham bus

How much does a Southampton - Birmingham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Southampton - Birmingham bus trip is available from £11 and takes 6h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Southampton to Birmingham?

The connection Southampton to Birmingham is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £71. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Southampton - Birmingham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Southampton to Birmingham is offered by roughly 32 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Birmingham from Southampton take?

The quickest coach from Southampton to Birmingham is provided by National Express and takes 3h 25m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Southampton to Birmingham?

The earliest bus to Birmingham departs from Southampton at 05:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Southampton to Birmingham?

The latest bus to Birmingham departs from Southampton at 20:30. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Southampton - Birmingham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Southampton to Birmingham can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Birmingham?

You can check all the direct connections between Southampton and Birmingham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Birmingham from Southampton?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Southampton Birmingham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Southampton Birmingham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Southampton to Birmingham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Southampton to Birmingham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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