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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 €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 17m. 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 €17, and a train costs an average of €60.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€40 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m 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.
Our recommendation
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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NX550 · NX032Fastest
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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Southampton
Travel to Southampton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Southampton.
There are 2 travel options from Liverpool to Southampton: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Southampton from Liverpool is by taking a bus, which costs on average $19 (€17).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Liverpool to Southampton:
Taking a bus costs $48 (€43) less than taking a train, which costs on average $67 (€60) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Liverpool to Southampton is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Southampton that take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 15 min.
You should expect to travel around 185 miles (298 km) between Liverpool and Southampton.
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Southampton is:
- 7 buses a day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Liverpool to Southampton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Liverpool to Southampton:
The following travel companies offer services from Liverpool to Southampton:
- National Express or Megabus can take you to Southampton by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Liverpool to Southampton for $19 (€17).
- CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast can take you to Southampton by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for CrossCountry from Liverpool to Southampton for $67 (€60).
Yes, there are direct routes from Liverpool to Southampton with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You'll find direct trains with.
Direct services to Southampton tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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