The average train between Shrewsbury and Southport takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Southport at 7:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Chester and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Southport. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Southport station via Chester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Shrewsbury to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Southport train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Merseyrail.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Southport is 105.5 km. The road distance is 126 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Southport via Chester and Liverpool Central in around 2h 49m.