Southport to Chester by train
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Overview: trains from Southport to Chester
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Explore Southport to Chester by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Southport to Chester aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost from Southport to Chester
Ready to book tickets from Southport to Chester? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:
The cheapest tickets between Southport and Chester typically run US$29.14.
If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .
If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .
You can book travel between these two destinations 5 and a half months in advance.
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Train times for travel between Southport and Chester
If you are taking the train from Southport to Chester, you will have 71 trains each day (with a departure every 14 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:38. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:18. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:06, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 22:43.
Average train travel time from Southport to Chester
The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 29 minutes, travelling a total distance of 51 kilometres.
How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Southport and Chester?
You can secure tickets for travel between Southport and Chester up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.
Making the most of your trip to Chester
For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Chester.
FAQs about the train journey from Southport to Chester
Want to know more about your journey from Southport to Chester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey between Southport and Chester covers 51 kilometres.
The cheapest fare for this route is US$29.14. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .
You can book your tickets 5 and a half months in advance for this route.
The fastest travel time is 1 hour and 29 minutes.
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