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Outbound fromBirmingham New Street to Southampton Central by train
It takes an average of 2h 57m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central by train, over a distance of around 110 miles (178 km). There are normally 17 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central and tickets for this journey start from £15.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:12 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Southampton Central | |
| Journey time | From 2h 39m | |
| Distance | 110 miles (178 km) | |
| Frequency | 17 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £15.50 | |
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Taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central in 2 hours 39 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 57 minutes to travel the 110 miles (178 km) from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 17 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with CrossCountry for all or at least part of your journey to Southampton Central.
Book train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £15.50. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Southampton Central by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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