The cheapest and fastest trains from Gloucester to Southport
Cheapest price
£106
Average price
£113
Fastest journey
4 h 11 m
Average duration
4 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gloucester to Southport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gloucester to Southport will cost around £113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £106.
Of the 2 trains that leave Gloucester 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 205 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 28 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Gloucester to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 205 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£82 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Gloucester to Southport train times
The table below shows live departures for Gloucester to Southport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:33 Gloucester | 4h11 | 13:44 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:21 Gloucester | 4h28 | 16:49 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gloucester to Southport
Trains from Gloucester to Southport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 3h 42m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 42m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 19:49 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Gloucester to Southport trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Gloucester and Southport from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Gloucester to Southport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gloucester 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Gloucester and Southport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:30 Sunday 09:00 - 20:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A station - step free access available to all platforms with liftbridge to link platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in staff car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Car Park London Street, Southport
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