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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Southport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Reading to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £93. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £93, and a train costs an average of £224.
Distance: 280 km
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£226 Average Price | £105 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 56m Average total duration 9h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Southport
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Trains from Reading to Southport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £224 but you can travel from only £93 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 280 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 280 km |
Average train duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £224 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 4h 10m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 18:30 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Cross Country from Reading to Southport trainsCross Country trains will get you between Reading and Southport from £93. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Southport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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 Reading and Southport
Most Reading to Southport trains use the Reading to Southport station pair. Use this guide to compare Reading and Southport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Reading station do trains to Southport leave from?
Getting to Reading from Reading city centre
Reading train station facilities and services
Reading has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Reading.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Reading.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Reading.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Reading: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Reading: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Reading: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Southport station do trains from Reading arrive at?
Getting to Southport from Southport city centre
Southport train station facilities and services
Southport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Southport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Southport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Southport. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Southport: 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.
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