The average train between Basingstoke and Southport takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke to Southport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Basingstoke and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Southport at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basingstoke to Southport? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Southport. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Southport station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Basingstoke to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Basingstoke to Southport train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Basingstoke and Southport is 295.3 km. The road distance is 352 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Southport via Stafford, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 14m.