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The average train between Reading and Southport takes 4h 48m 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 48m
Duration
205 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail11h 3m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 33m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsMerseyrail4h 18m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Map of how to get from Reading to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 204.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Southport via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 4h 54m.

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