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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 36m. 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 $52, while a train costs an average of $144.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$52 Average price Cheapest | $144 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration Fastest 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m 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 Southampton to Liverpool:
A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Liverpool costing on average $144 (€121).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
Tickets start at around $52 (€44) compared to roughly $78 (€65) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $26 (€22). The journey takes 7h 36m versus 4h 37m 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 Southampton to Liverpool
How to get from Southampton to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX032 · NX5404:55 AM10h10Southampton, Coach Station3:05 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX032 · NX5404:55 AM10h10Southampton, Coach Station3:05 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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C177977:55 AM4h22Southampton Central (SOU)12:17 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$751One-way1 transfer
Other options
- G00847+C178565:15 AM4h27Southampton Central (SOU)9:42 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$751One-way1 transfer
- G00849+C178106:15 AM4h27Southampton Central (SOU)10:42 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$751One-way1 transfer
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L787445:52 AM6h18Southampton Central (SOU)12:10 PMMoorfields (MRF)$1001One-way3 transfers
- NX032 · NX5415:45 AM12h05Southampton, Coach Station5:50 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$401One-way1 transfer
- NX035 · NX4219:25 PM11h10Southampton, Coach Station8:35 AMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$671One-way1 transfer
- NX160 · NX5414:00 PM7h55Southampton, Coach Station11:55 PMLiverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place$771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Liverpool:
A bus is $93 (€78) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Liverpool costing on average $144 (€121).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 6m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
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