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Compare train and bus for Southampton to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 26m. 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 bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 185 miles (299 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$49 Average price Cheapest | $116 Average price |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m 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.
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How to get from Southampton to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 4:00 PM6h45Southampton10:45 PMLiverpool$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4:00 PM6h45Southampton10:45 PMLiverpool$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 4:00 PM6h45Southampton10:45 PMLiverpool$291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:00 AM7h30Southampton4:30 PMLiverpool$651One-way0 transfers
- 12:15 PM7h45Southampton8:00 PMLiverpool$731One-way0 transfers
- 5:30 PM8h30Southampton2:00 AMLiverpool$871One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Liverpool:
A bus is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Liverpool costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway, Cross Country to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Liverpool by bus.
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