The average train between Southampton and Liverpool takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Liverpool. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Southampton and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Liverpool station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Southampton to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Liverpool train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Southampton to Liverpool train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Southampton and Liverpool is 298.7 km. The road distance is 374 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 45m.