Trains from Liverpool to Southampton

Liverpool to Southampton train information

Liverpool Southampton train map

Train duration 4h55m
Arrival Southampton, England
Departure Liverpool, England
Distance 186 Miles
Lowest train price from £142.50
Average train price £143.00
  • Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Liverpool (North West England) to Southampton (South East England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.
  • There are 186 miles between both cities and the average train duration connecting Liverpool to Southampton is normally 4h55m. Travelling by train is normally the quickest solution to go to Southampton from Liverpool, and it's also more environmentally friendly than taking your car or using the plane.
  • According to our data, the starting fare to take the train in the next month is £142.50. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Liverpool to Southampton train tickets

from £142.50 MORE 4h46m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from £20.80 MORE 9h26m

Liverpool - Southampton prices calendar

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Liverpool - Southampton: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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The chart above illustrates the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the ticket is purchased. Purchasing your train from Liverpool to Southampton in advance will enable you to pay less for your train.

The cheapest tickets we found were from £41 when purchasing your train 7 days in advance which is 37% cheaper than the best price we found when purchasing your seat on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Liverpool to Southampton trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Liverpool and Southampton by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Southampton to Liverpool and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Liverpool
Central
Southampton
Central
£142.50 04/01/2025 16:28 1 month ago
Liverpool
Lime Street
Southampton
Central
£142.50 04/01/2025 15:12 1 month ago
Liverpool
Lime Street
Southampton
Central
£142.50 04/01/2025 16:12 1 month ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Liverpool Southampton train

Discount Liverpool - Southampton train tickets

National Railcards can save you a lot if you're using the train. Depending on your age as well as your situation, you are able to get one of the 5 different railcards: Disabled persons, 16-25, Two together, Senior or Family and Friends railcards. Railcards can enable you to pay less for your Liverpool Southampton train ticket.

How much can I save with a railcard?

The main benefit of using a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the card to be worthwile. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you buy afterwards, you will save money.

As an example, train tickets from Liverpool to Southampton cost on average £142.50 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £142.50 (£88/£142.50 = 0.62), it turns out that after only 1 one way journeys from Southampton to Liverpool, the railcard will have paid for itself.

How much do I need to pay for a railcard?

Railcards enable you to get a third off most rail fares for a year. The Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the 5 other railcards £30.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Liverpool to Southampton train £142.50 £95.00 £47.50 0.62

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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