The average train between Southport and Wales takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Wales. 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 Wales. 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 Wales at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 15m • 2 changes


4h 19m • 2 changes


4h 21m • 2 changes


4h 28m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 11m • 2 changes


4h 13m • 2 changes


4h 26m • 2 changes


4h 22m • 2 changes


4h 11m • 2 changes


4h 13m • 2 changes


4h 26m • 2 changes


4h 21m • 2 changes


4h 12m • 2 changes


4h 14m • 2 changes


4h 19m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Southport to Wales? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Wales. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Wales station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Southport to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Wales train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Southport to Wales train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Southport and Wales is 158.2 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Cardiff Central via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 5h.