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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 41m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a train costs an average of $158.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $158 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Southampton:
A bus is $109 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Southampton costing on average $158 (€132).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€41) compared to roughly $94 (€79) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€38). The journey takes 8h 5m versus 4h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Southampton
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.
- 4:45 AM11h20Liverpool4:05 PMSouthampton$341One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:45 AM11h20Liverpool4:05 PMSouthampton$341One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:05 PM9h25Liverpool12:30 AMSouthampton$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:25 PM10h35Liverpool2:00 AMSouthampton$391One-way0 transfers
- 2:50 PM9h40Liverpool12:30 AMSouthampton$421One-way0 transfers
- 3:50 PM9h40Liverpool1:30 AMSouthampton$461One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Southampton:
A bus is $109 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Southampton costing on average $158 (€132).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 35m.
- Around 7 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 train and bus 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, West Midlands Trains to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
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