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Outbound fromSouthampton to London Liverpool Street by train
It takes an average of 2h 19m to travel from Southampton to London Liverpool Street by train, over a distance of around 71 miles (114 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Southampton to London Liverpool Street and tickets for this journey start from £39.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:00 | |
| Departure station | Southampton | |
| Arrival station | London Liverpool Street | |
| Journey time | From 1h 39m | |
| Distance | 71 miles (114 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £39.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, London Overground, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southern |
Taking the train from Southampton to London Liverpool Street in 1 hour 39 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Southampton to London Liverpool Street? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 2 hours 19 minutes to travel the 71 miles (114 km) from Southampton to London Liverpool Street by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 42 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Great Western Railway, South Western Railway or Thameslink to London Liverpool Street. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Southampton to London Liverpool Street in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £39.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to London Liverpool Street by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Southampton to London Liverpool Street
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Southampton to London Liverpool Street is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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