The average train between Wales and Southport takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales to Southport. 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 Wales and Southport. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Southport at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Wales to Southport? 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 Wales to Southport. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Southport station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Wales to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Wales to Southport train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wales and Southport is 158.2 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Southport via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 38m.