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.
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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Take the train to Manchester Airport then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU).
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Take the train to London Euston and then to Southampton Central.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Southampton Coach Station Harbour Parade.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 45m | £230($275) | hourly | 350km (217 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4hrs | £205($245) | every 3 hours | 467km (290 miles) |
Train to Manchester Airport, plane | 4h 35m | £170($200) | hourly | 474km (294 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £130($155) | hourly | 440km (273 miles) |
Train via Stafford | 4h 10m | £120($140) | every 3 hours | 374km (232 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £16($19) | once daily | 379km (236 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | £44($52) | on demand | 381km (237 miles) |
South Western Railway
London Midland
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Southampton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.