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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Southampton takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 1m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birkenhead to Southampton train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Southampton. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Southampton at 8:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country11h 9m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 34m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 37m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 35m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 9m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 33m • 1 change
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    West Midlands TrainsCross Country4h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Southampton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Birkenhead to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Birkenhead, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 11m.

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