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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Southampton is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Southampton is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £50 - £80.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Southampton?

The distance between Birkenhead and Southampton is 233 miles. The road distance is 212.6 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 which takes 5h 11m and costs £85 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m 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 West Midlands Trains, 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 which takes 5h 11m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 13m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £210 and takes 5h 28m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Southampton bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Southampton train arrive?

Birkenhead to Southampton train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Southampton is 213 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Birkenhead to Southampton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near 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
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 11m
£86–162
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
7h 13m
£43–74
Drive 211.3 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Southamptoncar 211.3 mi
4h 28m
£53–77
Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
5h 28m
£98–207
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 23m
£94–172
Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Barnhamtrain
3. Take the train from Barnham to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 19m
£106–251
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 53m
£112–395
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
6h 12m
£137–293

Birkenhead to Southampton by train

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Distance: 232.1 mi
Duration: 5h 11m

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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Coach Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 13m.

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