The average train between Bournemouth and Southport takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Bournemouth 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 every 2 hours between Bournemouth and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Southport. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Southport station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Bournemouth to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Bournemouth to Southport train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bournemouth and Southport is 334.3 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Southport via Stafford, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 6h 17m.