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Outbound fromSouthport to Bristol Temple Meads by train
It takes an average of 5h 50m to travel from Southport to Bristol Temple Meads by train, over a distance of around 153 miles (246 km). There are normally 59 trains per day travelling from Southport to Bristol Temple Meads and tickets for this journey start from £80.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:51 | |
| Departure station | Southport | |
| Arrival station | Bristol Temple Meads | |
| Journey time | From 4h 25m | |
| Distance | 153 miles (246 km) | |
| Frequency | 59 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £80.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Southport to Bristol Temple Meads by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Southport to Bristol Temple Meads? Look no further.
You'll usually find 59 trains per day running between Southport and Bristol Temple Meads, which usually take 5 hours 50 minutes to complete the 153 miles (246 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours 25 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 Bristol Temple Meads by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales 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 Southport to Bristol Temple Meads start from £80.80 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Bristol Temple Meads? 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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