The average train between Hereford and Southport takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 Hereford and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Southport at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Southport. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Southport station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Hereford to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Hereford to Southport train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Hereford and Southport is 177.8 km. The road distance is 219 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Southport via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 3h 34m.