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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Wirral is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Wirral is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Wirral?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Wirral. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Birkenhead Hamilton Square via Newport (S Wales) and Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

How far is it from Southampton to Wirral?

The distance between Southampton and Wirral is 278 miles. The road distance is 214.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Wirral without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Southampton to Wirral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Wirral bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southampton to Wirral train from?

Southampton to Wirral train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Wirral?

The best way to get from Southampton to Wirral is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £210 and takes 7h 22m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £290 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Southampton to Wirral bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southampton to Wirral train arrive?

Southampton to Wirral train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Newport (S Wales) station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Wirral?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Wirral is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Southampton to Wirral.

Where can I stay near Wirral?

There are 2223+ hotels available in Wirral.

Southampton to Wirral - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Wirral?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Wirral. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Arrowe Brook Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton to Wirral by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Brookdale Avenue Northbus 437
5h 39m
£112–188
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Arrowe Brook Roadbus 423
8h 5m
£46–122
Drive 213.5 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Wirralcar 213.5 mi
4h 29m
£53–76
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Arrowe Brook Roadbus
4h 39m
£88–201
Train
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 22m
£111–204
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 7m
£85–282
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Arrowe Brook Roadbus
6h 2m
£94–327

Southampton to Wirral by train, foot, and bus

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5h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 276.2 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Station to Arrowe Brook Road via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southampton Central to Arrowe Brook Road via Newport (S Wales), Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, and Hamilton Square Interchange in around 7h 22m.

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