4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Cheapest price
$75
Average price
$182
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
4 h 34 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
298 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) will cost around $182 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) without transferring at least once.
G01005+
C169208:10 AM4h37Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:47 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$751One-way1 transfer- G01005+C169208:10 AM4h37Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:47 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1151One-way1 transfer
W34234+
Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+
L8012810:08 AM4h41Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:49 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1281One-way2 transfers- W34119+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+
G26413+L802629:43 AM4h39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:22 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1511One-way3 transfers - W34119+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L802629:43 AM4h39Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:22 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1511One-way2 transfers
- G01009+C169259:12 AM4h31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1931One-way1 transfer
- G01013+C1692910:12 AM4h31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1931One-way1 transfer
- W34085+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington+
W34624+G010099:08 AM4h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1621One-way3 transfers - W34234+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+G01013+L7938410:08 AM4h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:43 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1621One-way3 transfers
- G01005+C169208:10 AM4h37Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:47 PMSouthampton Central (SOU)$1151One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 185 miles (298 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 11m Average total duration 7h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU):
A bus is $54 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) costing on average $101 (€83).
Other travel options to Southampton Central (SOU) take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Tickets start at around $101 (€83) compared to roughly $97 (€80) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.36 (€-2.76). The journey takes 4h 14m versus 4h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16944+G01024 | On time 1:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h31 | 5:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C16947+W29935+C48513+G01027 | On time 1:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h09 | 6:42 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W33949+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80302 | On time 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h36 | 6:19 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| C16949+G01027 | On time 2:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h30 | 6:42 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C16951+G01186+C48518+G01032 | 2:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h09 | 7:42 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W34165+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80308 | On time 2:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h35 | 7:18 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| C16954+G01032+L80174 | 3:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h38 | 7:50 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| C16956+W29937+C48523+G01035 | 3:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h11 | 8:44 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W34163+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80318 | On time 3:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h38 | 8:21 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| W34081+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80324 | On time 4:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h41 | 8:49 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| C16959+G01035 | 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h32 | 8:44 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C16962+G01188+C48528+G01043 | On time 4:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h11 | 9:44 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W33877+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L78831 | 4:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h38 | 9:21 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| W33877+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88507+L78831 | 4:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h38 | 9:21 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| C16964+G01043 | On time 5:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h34 | 9:44 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W33917+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L78841 | 5:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h42 | 10:25 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| W33917+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26638+L78841 | 5:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h42 | 10:25 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| C16969+G01039 | On time 6:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h30 | 10:42 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C16972+G01042 | On time 6:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h12 | 11:45 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W34121+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L78849 | On time 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h39 | 11:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| W34121+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88527+L78849 | On time 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h39 | 11:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W34121 · W34178+G01042 | On time 6:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h02 | 11:45 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| W34166+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G88537+L78861 | On time 7:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h53 | 12:36 AM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
| C16920+G01005 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h37 | 12:47 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C16920+G01005 | 8:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h37 | 12:47 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C16923+C48486+G01178+L80254 | 8:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h49 | 1:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W34170+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26406+L80254 | 8:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h39 | 1:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W34170+L80254+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 8:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h39 | 1:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| W34085+W34624+G01009+Tube from London Euston to London Paddington | 9:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h35 | 1:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W34085+L80120+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 9:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h41 | 1:49 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| C16925+G01009 | 9:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h31 | 1:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| C16927+G01180+C48493+G01013 | 9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h10 | 2:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W34119+L80262+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 9:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h39 | 2:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| W34119+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26413+L80262 | 9:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h39 | 2:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W34234+L79384+G01013+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo | 10:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h35 | 2:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
| W34234+Tube from London Euston to London Waterloo+L80128 | 10:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h41 | 2:49 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 2 transfers | |
| C16929+G01013 | 10:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h31 | 2:43 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 1 transfer | |
| W34182+L80274+Tube from London Euston to London Victoria+G26420 | 10:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h39 | 3:22 PM Southampton Central (SOU) | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) by train or bus
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19
Jul 20
Jul 21
Jul 22
Why should you book Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU).
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU).
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $34 (€28) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 18:33. The fastest train covers the 185 miles (298 km) distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 185 miles (298 km) |
Average train duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $34 (€28) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
First train 4:25 AM |
Last train 6:33 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Southampton Central (SOU) from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
CrossCountry
Avanti West Coast
West Midlands Trains
FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southampton Central (SOU), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Southampton Central station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Southampton Central (SOU) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Southampton Central from Southampton city centre
Southampton Central train station facilities and services
Southampton Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southampton Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category A Station - This station has step-free access to all platforms. Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Most popular train connections from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
More options for your journey from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Southampton Central (SOU)
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Southampton Central (SOU) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Most popular train connections to Southampton Central (SOU)
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
