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Outbound fromSouthampton to Liverpool by train
It takes an average of 6h 25m to travel from Southampton to Liverpool by train, over a distance of around 185 miles (298 km). There are normally 71 trains per day travelling from Southampton to Liverpool and tickets for this journey start from £31 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:00 | |
| Departure station | Southampton | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool | |
| Journey time | From 4h 18m | |
| Distance | 185 miles (298 km) | |
| Frequency | 71 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £31 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales, Southern |
Travelling from Southampton to Liverpool by train
Looking to travel from Southampton to Liverpool by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 6 hours 25 minutes to travel from Southampton to Liverpool by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 18 minutes though. You'll usually find 71 trains per day running along the 185 miles (298 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Liverpool, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to Liverpool. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Southampton to Liverpool in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £31.00.
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Cheap train tickets from Southampton to Liverpool
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Southampton to Liverpool is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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