Cardiff to Southport Trains

Cardiff to Southport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Southport takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

5h 15m
Duration: 191 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 39m

£63–103

Cardiff to Southport train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Southport. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Southport at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:21 PM → 7:25 AM
Arrives next day
9h 4m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 52m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 39m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:25 AM
4h 50m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 41m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 42m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:45 AM → 2:44 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 4:44 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
1:51 PM → 6:44 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
3:55 PM → 8:44 PM
4h 49m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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