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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Southampton is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Southampton is to bus and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £70 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Coach Station via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Birkenhead to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Southampton?

The distance between Birkenhead and Southampton is 275 miles. The road distance is 212.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Southampton without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 3m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Birkenhead to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Southampton train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Birkenhead to Southampton?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Southampton is to train via London which takes 4h 3m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 8h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £230 and takes 5h 12m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Birkenhead to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Southampton is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Birkenhead to Southampton.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Birkenhead to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 / ...
4h 3m
£100–187
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 Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 210 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
8h 29m
£52–147
Drive 211.5 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Southamptoncar 211.5 mi
4h 27m
£52–75
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 13m
£75–201
Train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 21m
£105–181
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
7h 24m
£104–198
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
5h 12m
£83–227
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
5h 23m
£66–292

Birkenhead to Southampton by bus

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Distance: 273.2 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Southampton Central via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Coach Station via Manchester Airport The Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 29m.

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