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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Liverpool takes 5h 2m 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.

5h 2m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
£110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southampton to Liverpool train times

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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 26m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 26m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains5h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 26m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 26m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 27m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands Trains4h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Liverpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Liverpool Lime Street via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 46m.

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