Reading to Southport Trains

Reading to Southport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Southport takes 4h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

4h 47m
Duration: 205 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Liverpool Central

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4h 54m

£80–155

Reading to Southport train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

9:15 AM → 2:18 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
10:15 AM → 3:18 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 4:18 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 5:18 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:33 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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