This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

credit-card Passengers Seat Reservations info Mobile ticket available

Trains from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street

Find the cheapest fares to Birmingham New Street by splitting your tickets

22

train journeys
per day

110

miles (178 kms)

2hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

04:48 / 23:42

first / last train

16

direct trains

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street

Buy tickets from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street. Explore the list of all train routes from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street and choose the most convenient one at the best price. Book in advance, buy at no extra charge and refund if your trip is canceled

On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street , with 16 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 6 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street is approximately 110 miles (178 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 50 mins.

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 36 mins.

Journeys from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:48
    2 hrs 55 mins Direct
    07:43
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    05:48
    2 hrs 58 mins Direct
    08:46
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    06:45
    3 hrs 1 min Direct
    09:46
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    06:47
    3 hrs 37 mins 1 change
    10:24
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    07:48
    2 hrs 58 mins Direct
    10:46
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    08:50
    2 hrs 56 mins Direct
    11:46
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    09:48
    2 hrs 58 mins Direct
    12:46
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    10:48
    3 hrs Direct
    13:48
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    11:48
    2 hrs 58 mins Direct
    14:46
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    12:48
    2 hrs 58 mins Direct
    15:46
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    13:11
    3 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    16:26
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    13:48
    2 hrs 58 mins Direct
    16:46
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    14:48
    2 hrs 56 mins Direct
    17:44
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    15:48
    2 hrs 58 mins Direct
    18:46
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    17:15
    2 hrs 36 mins Direct
    19:51
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    17:48
    3 hrs 1 min Direct
    20:49
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    18:48
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    21:47
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    19:48
    2 hrs 59 mins Direct
    22:47
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    20:11
    3 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    23:55
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
  • Mon 6th May
    23:07
    8 hrs 44 mins 1 change - overtaken train
    07:51
    Southampton Central
    Birmingham New Street
    Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street

About Southampton Central Station

Station name Southampton Central (SOU)
Address Southampton Central station, Blechynden Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO15 1AL
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 20:45
Saturday 06:00 - 20:45
Sunday 06:30 - 20:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Birmingham New Street Station

Station name Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Address Birmingham New Street station, Station Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4QA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:15 - 23:00
Tuesday 05:15 - 23:00
Wednesday 05:15 - 23:00
Thursday 05:15 - 23:00
Friday 05:15 - 23:00
Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
Sunday 08:00 - 23:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street

The travel time between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:42.

First class tickets on trains between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

By booking your tickets on traintickets.com!

There are many ways to save on the cost of train travel between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street. On traintickets.com, we do all the work for you to find the cheapest way possible to get to Birmingham New Street, and can save you up to 90%! Simply search for your journey, and be assured we have found you the best possible price.

See our page on Split Ticketing for a full explanation, & read our other tips on how to get the cheapest train tickets.

Yes! There are usually around 16 direct services per day from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street

South Western Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southampton Central and Birmingham New Street, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.