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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southampton to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 22 Jun

Cheapest price

£124

Average price

£153

Fastest journey

4 h 49 m

Average duration

4 h 59 m

Trains per day

Distance

299 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southampton to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southampton to Liverpool will cost around £153 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £124.

Fast trains

To travel from Southampton to Liverpool you need to make at least one change.

L46947+

Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W09551

08:265h38

Southampton Central (SOU)

14:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£1241One-way

2 changes

L01506_L01554+ Tube

Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ Avanti West Coast

W09561

09:555h09

Southampton Central (SOU)

15:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£1241One-way

2 changes

C23386+

L33143

09:155h03

Southampton Central (SOU)

14:18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£1481One-way

1 change

C23386+

W09551

09:154h49

Southampton Central (SOU)

14:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£1731One-way

1 change

C23391+

W10512 · W09561

10:154h49

Southampton Central (SOU)

15:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£1731One-way

2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Southampton to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Coach
£103 Average Price	£32 Average Price Cheapest
5h 27m average duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	9h 23m average duration 8h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Southampton to Liverpool train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 22 June

Last updated at 17:53

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
L46947+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W09551	On time 07:26 Southampton Central (SOU)	5h38	13:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	2 changes
C23386+W09551	On time 08:15 Southampton Central (SOU)	4h49	13:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 change
C23386+L33143	On time 08:15 Southampton Central (SOU)	5h03	13:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 change
L01506_L01554+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W09561	On time 08:55 Southampton Central (SOU)	5h09	14:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	2 changes
C23391+W10512 · W09561	On time 09:15 Southampton Central (SOU)	4h49	14:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	2 changes
C23391+L33149	On time 09:15 Southampton Central (SOU)	5h03	14:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Southampton to Liverpool

United Kingdom

Trains from Southampton to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

Distance

298 km

Average train duration

4h 57m

Cheapest ticket price

£54

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 26m

First train

05:15

Last train

17:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

Train companies: CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and South Western Railway trains Southampton to Liverpool

Travel from Southampton to Liverpool from £62 with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, Virgin Trains and South Western Railway! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Southampton to Liverpool. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from Southampton to Liverpool train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: £80
CrossCountry frequency: 10 a day

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Southampton to Liverpool with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 4 h 34 min
Cheapest Price: £62

South Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom, providing services in the south and south-west of England. It operates a variety of train types, including high-speed trains, local stopping services, and suburban commuter trains. It also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for South Western Railway include London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo to Weymouth, and London Waterloo to Bournemouth.

Train information from Southampton to Liverpool with South Western Railway:

Average Duration: 5 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: £114

Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

FAQs: Southampton to Liverpool train

FAQs: Travel by train from Southampton to Liverpool 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 Southampton to Liverpool.

Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Liverpool can start from as little as £52 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Southampton to Liverpool is £89; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Southampton to Liverpool train travel time is 4 h 27 min for the 185 mile long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Southampton to Liverpool leaves at 04: 23. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Southampton to Liverpool leaves at 20: 51.

There are 6 trains a day from Southampton to Liverpool which require at least one change with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway or West Midlands Trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Southampton to Liverpool, you can count on CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway or West Midlands Trains for the best way to get you to Liverpool. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Liverpool from Southampton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 20: 51.

A trip to Liverpool from Southampton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 27 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Southampton to Liverpool is October.

You have options as you can travel to Liverpool from Southampton 2 different ways: coach or train.