The average train between Southport and Bristol takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Bristol. 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol at 9:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Bristol station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Southport to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Southport to Bristol train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Southport and Bristol is 245.2 km. The road distance is 313 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Bristol Temple Meads via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 53m.