The average train between Southport and Preston takes 1h 1m and the fastest train takes 47 min. There is an hourly train service from Southport to Preston. 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 Preston. 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 Preston at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Preston. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Preston station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.
Southport to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Southport to Preston train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Southport and Preston is 24 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Preston via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 58 min.
