What is the cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Southampton is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birkdale to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Selworthy Road and arriving at Coach Station via Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Birkdale and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Birkdale to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Hillside and arriving at Southampton Central via Liverpool Lime Street, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Birkdale to Southampton?

The distance between Birkdale and Southampton is 292 miles. The road distance is 237.4 miles.

How do I travel from Birkdale to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 15m and costs £110 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Birkdale to Southampton?

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Birkdale to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Southampton bus from?

Birkdale to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Southampton train from?

Birkdale to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Birkdale to Southampton?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Southampton is to train via London which takes 5h 15m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 9h 53m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £280 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Birkdale to Southampton bus arrive?

Birkdale to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Birkdale to Southampton train arrive?

Birkdale to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Birkdale to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Southampton is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Birkdale to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Birkdale to Southampton?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
5h 15m
£111–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
9h 53m
£46–125
Drive 236.1 mi
1. Drive from Birkdale to Southamptoncar 236.1 mi
4h 23m
£57–83
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
4h 31m
£89–191
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Wolverhamptontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 30m
£121–207
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus 1 / ...
2. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
10h
£104–192
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
5h 51m
£95–275
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 29m
£95–331

Birkdale to Southampton by train

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Distance: 290.5 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between Birkdale, Sefton, England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Hillside to Southampton Central via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Selworthy Road to Coach Station via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Manchester Airport The Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 53m.

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