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Liverpool Lime Street to Southampton by train
| First train | 05:05 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:45 | |
| Departure station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Arrival station | Southampton | |
| Journey time | From 4h 24m | |
| Distance | 185 miles (298 km) | |
| Frequency | 83 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, Southern |
How to travel from Liverpool Lime Street to Southampton by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Southampton? Look no further.
You'll usually find 83 trains per day running between Liverpool Lime Street and Southampton, which usually take 6 hours 3 minutes to complete the 185 miles (298 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Southampton by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices – we'll show you how much you can save on train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street to Southampton if you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Southampton? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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