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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 27m. 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 coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £55.
Distance: 299 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£42 Average Price Cheapest | £117 Average Price |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Liverpool
How to get to Liverpool from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Southampton to Liverpool
Travel 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.
There are 2 ways to get from Southampton to Liverpool: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Liverpool is a coach with an average price of £16.
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Liverpool:
Taking a coach costs £41 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £57.
The fastest way from Southampton to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 27 min.
There are alternative travel options to Liverpool that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 7 h 10 min of travel time.
The Southampton to Liverpool distance is approximately 185 miles.
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Liverpool is:
- Around 9 coaches per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Southampton and Liverpool as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Southampton to Liverpool:
The following travel companies offer services from Southampton to Liverpool:
- Travel with National Express or Megabus to go to Liverpool by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Southampton to Liverpool tickets on Omio for £16.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Southampton to Liverpool tickets on Omio for £57.
Yes, there are direct routes from Southampton to Liverpool with the following travel companies:
- You can take a direct coach with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Liverpool 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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