Rome2Rio

How to get fromRuncorn to Southamptonby train, car, or plane

Find Transport to Southampton

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Runcorn to Southampton by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Runcorn to London Eustontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    3h 41m
    £96–187

  2. Drive 210.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Runcorn to Southamptoncar car 210.9 mi
    4h 5m
    £51–74

  3. Fly Liverpool to Southampton Airport

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane LPL - SOU
    5h 1m
    £84–254

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Wolverhamptontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 3m
    £106–171

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train train Holyhead - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    7h 5m
    £101–189

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    4h 7m
    £87–201

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Runcorn to Crewetrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain train
    6h 8m
    £88–316

Runcorn to Southampton by train and subway

Calendar183Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£96Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Runcorn to Southampton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

You can take a train from Runcorn to Southampton Central via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, easyJet, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There