The average train between Reading and Southport takes 4h 51m 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.
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 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Southport. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Southport station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Reading to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Reading to Southport train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Reading and Southport is 279.8 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a train from Reading to Southport via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 43m.
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