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 - £90 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Liverpool is to fly and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs £70 - £170.

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 Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

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 215.4 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 £30 - £180.

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, bus or fly from Southampton to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Southampton to Liverpool is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £30 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Southampton to Liverpool bus arrive?

Southampton to Liverpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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 33m 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?

There are 2110+ hotels available in Liverpool.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime StreetBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 45m
£33–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
7h 25m
£38–90
Drive 214.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Liverpool214.2 mi
4h 33m
£53–76
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Station
3h 31m
£72–167
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)Fareham - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
6h 59m
£113–437
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)SOU - LPL
5h 25m
£85–212
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Station
5h 1m
£77–247
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street
6h 31m
£120–353

Southampton to Liverpool by train

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Map of how to get from Southampton to Liverpool.

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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 Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 25m.

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