What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Bootle?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Bootle is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Bootle?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Bootle is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Bootle?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Port of Liverpool via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Bootle?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Seaforth & Litherland via Waterloo station, London Euston and Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from Southampton to Bootle?

The distance between Southampton and Bootle is 280 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.

How do I travel from Southampton to Bootle without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton to Bootle without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 50m and costs £45 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Bootle?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Southampton to Bootle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Bootle bus from?

Southampton to Bootle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Bootle train from?

Southampton to Bootle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Bootle?

The best way to get from Southampton to Bootle is to train via London which takes 4h 50m and costs £45 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £110 and takes 7h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £90 - £290 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Southampton to Bootle bus arrive?

Southampton to Bootle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Bootle train arrive?

Southampton to Bootle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Bootle?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Bootle is 219 miles. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Southampton to Bootle.

How do I get a train ticket from Southampton to Bootle?

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Where can I stay near Bootle?

There are 2147+ hotels available in Bootle.

Southampton to Bootle - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Southampton to Bootle by train, bus, 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.

Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 50m
£48–259
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 550 / ...
7h 19m
£29–108
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Bootlecar 218.2 mi
4h 42m
£54–78
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 2m
£90–284
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 30m
£34–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
8h 34m
£95–250
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 47m
£77–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 20m
£77–266
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
7h
£125–359

Southampton to Bootle by train, subway, and foot

182Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.5 mi
Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Seaforth & Litherland via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Port of Liverpool via Birmingham Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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