Southport to Reading Trains

Southport to Reading trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Reading takes 5h 24m 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.

5h 24m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £92
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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5h 1m

£75–125

Southport to Reading train times

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 11:10 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

3:38 PM → 8:12 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
5:38 PM → 10:39 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
7:38 PM → 7:44 AM
Arrives next day
12h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:05 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:05 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:06 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:08 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
8:30 AM → 1:11 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
9:24 AM → 2:41 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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