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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Birkenhead is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Birkenhead is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Birkenhead?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Birkenhead. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Southampton to Birkenhead?

The distance between Southampton and Birkenhead is 233 miles. The road distance is 212.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Birkenhead without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £90 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Southampton to Birkenhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Birkenhead bus from?

Southampton to Birkenhead bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Birkenhead train from?

Southampton to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Birkenhead?

The best way to get from Southampton to Birkenhead is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £90 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £220 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Southampton to Birkenhead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Birkenhead train arrive?

Southampton to Birkenhead train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Birkenhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Birkenhead is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Southampton to Birkenhead.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Birkenhead?

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Southampton to Birkenhead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 46m
£90–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
7h 25m
£45–77
Drive 211.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Birkenheadcar 211.2 mi
4h 31m
£53–76
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
5h 26m
£93–216
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train Portsmouth Harbour - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 44m
£98–170
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 1m
£70–238
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain
2. Take the train from Barnham to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
7h 15m
£96–201
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 32m
£131–293

Southampton to Birkenhead by train

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Distance: 232.1 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 25m.

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