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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Southampton is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Southampton is to bus and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £75 - £210.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool 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 4m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Southampton?

The distance between Liverpool and Southampton is 275 miles. The road distance is 215 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Southampton train from?

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

Train or fly from Liverpool to Southampton?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Southampton is to train via London which takes 4h 4m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £85 - £250 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Liverpool to Southampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Liverpool to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Southampton is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Liverpool to Southampton.

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

Book your Liverpool to Southampton train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Southampton.

Liverpool to Southampton - 6 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Liverpool to Southampton by train, car, bus, 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 4m
£100–187
Drive 213.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Liverpool to Southamptoncar 213.7 mi
4h 32m
£53–76
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly
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
£105–182
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 29m
£105–202
Fly from Liverpool
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
5h 5m
£89–242

Liverpool to Southampton by train and subway

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4h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 273.2 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Liverpool, 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 4m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) 3 times a day.

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