The average train between Southport and Chester takes 7h 34m and the fastest train takes 7h 12m. There is at least one train per day from Southport to Chester. 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 once daily between Southport and Chester. The earliest departure is at 11:08 PM at night, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Chester. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Chester station via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
Southport to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Chester train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Southport to Chester train tickets online with Merseyrail.
The distance between Southport and Chester is 51.2 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Chester via Liverpool Central Loop Line in around 1h 40m.
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