How to travel from Liverpool to Southampton, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Southampton is around 350km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Liverpool to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £230($275)
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2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Euston and then to Southampton Central.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
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Drive

Drive to Southampton.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Southampton

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Southampton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).

The distance between Liverpool and Southampton is around 350km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Liverpool and Southampton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Southampton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Southampton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Liverpool and Southampton. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Euston and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway, London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Liverpool and Southampton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Liverpool and Southampton. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Southampton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Liverpool and Southampton. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Southampton. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU). instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Southampton is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 6km (4 miles) from Southampton. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Liverpool and Southampton. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Southampton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).

How do I get from Liverpool to Southampton

Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Southampton

Transport options from Liverpool to Southampton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 45m
£230($275)
hourly350km (217 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4hrs
£205($245)
every 3 hours467km (290 miles)
Train to Manchester Airport, plane4h 35m
£170($200)
hourly474km (294 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
£130($155)
hourly440km (273 miles)
Train via Stafford4h 10m
£120($140)
every 3 hours374km (232 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£16($19)
once daily379km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 60m
£44($52)
on demand381km (237 miles)

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Airports near Southampton

The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (4 miles) from Southampton
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
33km (21 miles) from Southampton
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
90km (56 miles) from Southampton