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Southport to Bournemouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Bournemouth takes 7h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. 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.

7h 43m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
£141
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Staffordtrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 3m
£111–185

Southport to Bournemouth train times

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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country14h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 52m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 50m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport to Bournemouth? 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 Southport to Bournemouth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 278.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Bournemouth via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Stafford in around 7h 3m.

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