The average train between Southport and Birmingham takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Birmingham. 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 Southport and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Birmingham station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Southport to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Southport to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Southport and Birmingham is 149.2 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Birmingham New Street via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 2h 59m.