The average train between Merthyr Tydfil and Southport takes 6h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Merthyr Tydfil 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 Merthyr Tydfil and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Merthyr Tydfil is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Southport at 2:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Cardiff Central and take an average of 6h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



7h 5m • 3 changes


6h 5m • 3 changes


6h 5m • 3 changes


6h 5m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changes


5h 51m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Merthyr Tydfil to Southport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Merthyr Tydfil to Southport. However, there are services departing from Merthyr Tydfil station and arriving at Wigan North Western station via Cardiff Central station and Crewe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
Merthyr Tydfil to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Merthyr Tydfil station.
Merthyr Tydfil to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Merthyr Tydfil to Southport train tickets online with Omio.
The distance between Merthyr Tydfil and Southport is 212.5 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Merthyr Tydfil to Southport via Cardiff Central, Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 6h 19m.