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Weald & Downland Living Museum
Open-air museum with rebuilt historic buildings, traditional crafts and rural life displays in the South Downs.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Liss is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southampton to Liss will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 25 trains from Southampton to Liss, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 39 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 22 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Trains from Southampton to Liss run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:29 |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Southampton to Liss.
The table below shows live departures for Southampton to Liss trains for tomorrow, Monday 2 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:50 Southampton | 1h14 | 7:04 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:18 Southampton | 1h20 | 7:38 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:49 Southampton | 1h24 | 8:13 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:19 Southampton | 1h25 | 8:44 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:50 Southampton | 1h25 | 9:15 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:50 Southampton | 1h24 | 10:14 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:50 Southampton | 1h24 | 11:14 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:50 Southampton | 1h24 | 12:14 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:50 Southampton | 1h24 | 13:14 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:50 Southampton | 1h24 | 14:14 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:50 Southampton | 1h24 | 15:14 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:28 Southampton | 1h46 | 16:14 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:55 Southampton | 1h01 | 15:56 Liss | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:20 Southampton | 1h22 | 16:42 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:50 Southampton | 1h24 | 17:14 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:20 Southampton | 1h22 | 17:42 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:50 Southampton | 1h24 | 18:14 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:20 Southampton | 1h22 | 18:42 Liss | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:50 Southampton | 1h25 | 19:15 Liss | 1 change | |
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Open-air museum with rebuilt historic buildings, traditional crafts and rural life displays in the South Downs.
Local museum covering the history of Petersfield and nearby villages through objects, photographs and changing displays.
Independent gallery showing contemporary exhibitions and community arts events in a bright modern space at nearby Chichester.
Large nature reserve of heath, woodland and wetland with waymarked trails and wide views across the South Downs landscape.
Long-distance trail section near Liss offering classic South Downs walking, wooded paths and rewarding countryside views.
Extensive woodland and heath around nearby hilltops, popular for peaceful walks, birdlife and broad views in clear weather.
A Hampshire breakfast with local sausages, bacon, eggs and black pudding. A classic county staple served in cafés and pubs across the area.
Traditional Hampshire watercress soup uses the county’s famous peppery watercress, often with potato and cream. It reflects the area’s long watercress-growing heritage.
Locally reared pork sausages are a pub favourite in rural Hampshire, commonly served with mash and onion gravy. They reflect the county’s farming traditions.
Casual café and farm shop venue known for breakfasts, lunches, coffee and produce from the Hampshire countryside.
Country inn dining with modern British cooking, seasonal ingredients and a smart but comfortable setting near Petersfield.
Traditional village pub with a relaxed atmosphere, serving British mains, Sunday roasts and real ale in the centre of Liss.
Moderate for southern England. Lodging and rail can be pricey, but pub meals and local cafés are manageable for most visitors.
Service is sometimes included in restaurants; otherwise tip around 10% for good service. Taxi tips are optional, often rounding up. In cafés, tipping is not expected but small change is appreciated.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southampton to Liss 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 Liss, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Southampton to Liss trains use the Southampton Central to Liss station pair. Use this guide to compare Southampton and Liss train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Southampton Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Southampton Central. ATMs are available at Southampton Central.
Ticket office support is available at Southampton Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southampton Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Southampton Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Liss has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Liss.
Wi-Fi is available at Liss.
Ticket office support is available at Liss.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liss: Parking, WC.
Available at Liss: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liss: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step-free category B Station - Step-free access to Platform 1 (for trains towards London) is via a ramp (length 17m, gradient 1:13). Step-free access to Platform 2 (for trains towards Portsmouth) is via Booking Hall (accessed via ramp (5m, 1:8) or via side gate. Transfer between platforms is either via station footbridge (stepped only) or via full-barrier level crossing on Station Road, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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