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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$48 Average price Cheapest | $134 Average price |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Liverpool to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Liverpool to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Southampton:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Southampton costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Southampton as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Southampton by bus.
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