Preston to Southport train
Cheap train tickets from Preston to Southport
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Train schedule Preston to Southport
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Fastest train times from Preston to Southport
Fastest Journey
1 h 1 m
Average
1 h 5 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
23 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Preston for Southport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Preston to Southport
 | Distance | 14 miles |
 | Average train duration | 1 h 8 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £20 (€23) |
 | Train frequency | 30 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Preston to Southport cover the 14 miles long trip taking on average 1 h 8 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast or TransPennine Express Service. Normally, there are 30 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £20, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £20. Travellers depart most frequently from Preston and arrive in Southport.
Train companies: First TransPennine Express 3 and Northern Rail (3) trains Preston to Southport
First TransPennine Express 3 and Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Preston and Southport from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Southport from Preston. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Train information from Preston to Southport with Northern Rail (3):
- Average Duration: 20 min
- Average Price: £20
- Northern Rail (3) frequency: 14 a day
One of the best ways to travel to Southport from Preston is by taking a train with First TransPennine Express 3. Omio helps you find the ideal First TransPennine Express 3 train to Southport from Preston by showing you First TransPennine Express 3 current train timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like luggage policy) and the best prices for this Preston to Southport trip. You can expect to travel 14 miles (23 km) from Preston to Southport on a train with First TransPennine Express 3. If you are using the Omio app to search for trains to Southport from Preston, you can check straight away if the First TransPennine Express 3 ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your First TransPennine Express 3 train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip from Preston to Southport!
First TransPennine Express 3 from Preston to Southport train information:
- Average Duration: 11 min
- First TransPennine Express 3 frequency: 1 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Preston to Southport
Omio customers book a train from Preston to Southport most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Preston, located approximately 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city centre of Preston. The most popular arrival train station in Southport, called Southport, is located around 0.3 miles (483 m) away from its city centre.
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