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The cheapest and fastest trains from Coventry to Southport
Showing times and prices for 02 Dec
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
4 h 23 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
170 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Coventry to Southport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Coventry to Southport will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
Fast trains
Of the 2 trains that leave Coventry for Southport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 170 km distance in an average of 4 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
04:475h17
Coventry10:04Southport
£541One-way
0 changes
04:563h29
Coventry08:25Southport
£541One-way
0 changes
04:563h29
Coventry08:25Southport
£541One-way
0 changes
04:475h17
Coventry10:04Southport
£541One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Coventry to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 170 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£48 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Coventry to Southport train times
The table below shows live departures for Coventry to Southport trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 04:51
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:56 Coventry | 3h29 | 08:25 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
| 04:47 Coventry | 5h17 | 10:04 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Coventry to Southport
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Trains from Coventry to Southport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:26, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 2h 49m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 05:26 |
Last train 19:58 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £20
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains from Coventry to Southport trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Coventry and Southport from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 17m
Cheapest Price
£22
Avanti West Coast frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 3m
Cheapest Price
£178
Cross Country frequency
11 a day
West Midlands Trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 13m
West Midlands Trains frequency
8 a day
FAQs: Coventry to Southport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Coventry to Southport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
For a well-rounded experience in Southport, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days. This allows time to explore its beaches, visit attractions like the Southport Pier and Botanic Gardens, and enjoy shopping and dining in the town centre.
The train journey from Coventry to Southport offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Travellers will pass through the heart of England, with views of the countryside, charming villages, and industrial areas. While not renowned as particularly scenic, some parts of the route provide pleasant glimpses of the English landscape.
The cost of a train ticket from Coventry to Southport can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £26, while the average price tends to be around £48.
Booking trains from Coventry to Southport in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
A day trip from Coventry to Southport is not feasible, as the journey time is 2h 49m with a frequency of 2 per day for trains. The distance is 170 km.
The train journey from Coventry to Southport covers a distance of 170 km and takes approximately 2h 49m. Trains run 2 per day.
The cheapest way to get from Coventry to Southport is by coach, costing approximately £20.
The train station in Coventry that goes to Southport is Coventry station (COV), and it arrives at Southport station (SOP).
The train distance from Coventry to Southport is 170 km.
The first train from Coventry to Southport leaves at 5:26.
The last train from Coventry to Southport departs at 19:58.
Trains from Coventry to Southport run approximately 2 times per day.
There is no night train service from Coventry to Southport.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Coventry to Southport.
Yes, you can take the train from Coventry to Southport.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Coventry to Southport.
To get from Coventry to Southport, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Coventry and Southport
Coventry
Southport
The major train station for departures in Coventry is Coventry. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Coventry for your trip from Coventry to Southport.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 21:30 Saturday 05:30 - 20:45 Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Parking
- Car Park: Warwick Road (Car Park 3)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2/3
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Yes , Located on platform 1 , these toilets are operated with a radar key
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle Hub off main concourse 144 spaces 59 cycle hoops at the end of platform 1 , 2x spaces per hoop = 118 spaces
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Coventry
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Southport is Ainsdale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ainsdale for your journey to Southport from Coventry.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:32 - 00:27 Sunday 07:52 - 00:27 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform.” Although a footbridge links platforms, both platforms can be accessed via a level crossing. Staff are on hand to assist those passengers requiring it.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Ainsdale
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses stop on Shore Road, Ainsdale
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:27 - 00:32 Sunday 07:47 - 00:32 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform.” Although a footbridge links platforms, both platforms can be accessed via a level crossing. Staff are on hand to assist those passengers requiring it.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Birkdale
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:34 - 00:30 Sunday 07:49 - 00:30 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The nearest station with disabled access is Ainsdale.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Hillside
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport
Amenities at train station
ParkingDining
TaxisAccessibilityAmenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
HotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:28 - 00:37 Sunday 07:43 - 00:37 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Ticket office is step free. Both platforms accessed via concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in staff car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Southport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Car Park London Street, Southport
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