Salford to Southport by train

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Overview: trains from Salford to Southport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Salford 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 06:45 View journey
Last train 22:47 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr View journey
Distance (km) 53
Trains / day 63 View all
Cheapest journey US$8.86 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 6m
Train operators 2

Taking the train from Salford to Southport

Ready to book a trip from Salford to Southport by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Train cost between Salford and Southport

Average fares along this route:

  • The cheapest ticket price: US$8.85

  • Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

  • Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

  • Travel with a budget train operator

  • Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

  • Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

  • Select a non-flexible fare

  • Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

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Train times for travel from Salford to Southport

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 06:45 and the last departure is 22:47. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:45 and the last train leaves at 22:47. On average, a total of 63 trains make this journey each day.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Salford to Southport?

On this route spanning 53 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 1 hour.

Booking horizon for travel between Salford and Southport

Tickets for travel between Salford and Southport can be booked 5 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Salford to Southport

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Southport city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Salford to Southport

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

The total journey from Salford to Southport is 53 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.