Southampton to Southport by train

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Overview: trains from Southampton to Southport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southampton to Southport, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:09 View journey
Last train 21:34 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 320
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey AU$212.43 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 53m
Train operators 12

From Southampton to Southport by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Southampton to Southport by train. With 23 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Cost of a train ticket between Southampton and Southport

The cheapest ticket price along this route is AU$212.43. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 4 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Train schedule for travel between Southampton and Southport

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 23 trains make this journey of 320 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Southampton is at 05:15 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:17.

During the weekend, 05:09 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:34 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 32 minutes.

Southampton to Southport distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 320 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 hours and 2 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Southampton and Southport?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your trip to Southport

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Southport.

FAQs about the train journey from Southampton to Southport

Want to know more about your journey from Southampton to Southport? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Southampton and Southport is 320 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.