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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Liverpool is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Liverpool is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Liverpool. 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 45m.

How far is it from Southampton to Liverpool?

The distance between Southampton and Liverpool is 233 miles. The road distance is 215.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Southampton to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Southampton to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Southampton to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £100 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 7h.

Where does the Southampton to Liverpool bus arrive?

Southampton to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southampton to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Liverpool is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Southampton to Liverpool.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

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Southampton to Liverpool - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 45m
£106–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk021 / ...
7h
£36–78
Drive 214.1 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Liverpoolcar 214.1 mi
4h 37m
£53–77
Fly from Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 3m
£86–213
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 / ...
7h 6m
£106–202
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 47m
£107–349

Southampton to Liverpool by train

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Distance: 232.1 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Birmingham Coach Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 7h.

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