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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Reading by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    best
    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 4m
    £87–142

  2. Drive 200.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southport to Readingcar car 200.3 mi
    3h 48m
    £49–71

  3. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    4h 52m
    £86–316

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train
    5h 5m
    £91–175

  5. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    5h 8m
    £111–230

Southport to Reading by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Reading, England?

You can take a train from Southport to Reading via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 4m.

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