Rome2Rio

Southport to Bournemouth trains

Find Transport to Bournemouth

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Bournemouth takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 5h 52m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

6h 37m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£138
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Southport to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southport and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 54m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country13h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 8m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 11m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 37m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 9m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

  •  → 

    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastCross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 49m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 51m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 8m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 11m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 8m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 11m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 8m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country6h 11m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    MerseyrailWest Midlands TrainsCross Country5h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

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: 279.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Bournemouth via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Wolverhampton in around 7h 20m.

Operators