The average train between Holyhead and Southport takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is an hourly train service from Holyhead 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 Holyhead and Southport. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Southport at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Southport. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Southport station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Holyhead to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Holyhead to Southport train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Holyhead and Southport is 113.7 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Southport via Chester and Moorfields in around 3h 39m.