The average train between Birmingham and Southport takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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 Birmingham and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Southport at 9:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Southport station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Birmingham to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Birmingham to Southport train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Southport is 149.2 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Southport via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 29m.