The average train between Southport and Reading takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Reading at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Reading. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Reading station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Southport to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Southport to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Southport and Reading is 279.8 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Reading via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h.