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Outbound fromPreston (Lancs) to Southport by train
It takes an average of 2h 35m to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Southport by train, over a distance of around 14 miles (23 km). There are normally 2 trains per day travelling from Preston (Lancs) to Southport and tickets for this journey start from £9.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 08:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:35 | |
| Departure station | Preston (Lancs) | |
| Arrival station | Southport | |
| Journey time | From 1h 41m | |
| Distance | 14 miles (23 km) | |
| Frequency | 2 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £9.10 | |
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How to travel from Preston (Lancs) to Southport by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Preston (Lancs) to Southport? Look no further.
You'll usually find 2 trains per day running between Preston (Lancs) and Southport, which usually take 2 hours 35 minutes to complete the 14 miles (23 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 41 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Southport by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Merseyrail are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Preston (Lancs) to Southport start from £9.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Southport? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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