The average train between Southampton and Liverpool takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is an hourly train service 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 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:55 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Liverpool? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Liverpool station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Southampton to Liverpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Liverpool train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Southampton to Liverpool train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Southampton and Liverpool is 298.7 km. The road distance is 440 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Liverpool Lime Street via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 18m.