The average train between Southport and Bournemouth takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport to Bournemouth. 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 every 2 hours between Southport and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Southport to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Southport to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Southport and Bournemouth is 334.3 km. The road distance is 448 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Bournemouth via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Wolverhampton in around 7h 4m.