The cheapest and fastest trains from Walsall to Southport
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
3 h 1 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Walsall to Southport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Walsall to Southport will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Walsall for Southport every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 2 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.










Live departures
Walsall to Southport train times
The table below shows live departures for Walsall to Southport trains for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:53 Walsall | 5h51 | 13:44 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:58 Walsall | 5h46 | 13:44 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:31 Walsall | 5h13 | 13:44 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:32 Walsall | 4h12 | 13:44 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 15 December | |||||
![]() | 04:23 Walsall | 4h02 | 08:25 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:48 Walsall | 2h42 | 07:30 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:49 Walsall | 2h41 | 07:30 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Walsall to Southport
Trains from Walsall to Southport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 20:06. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 05:36 |
Last train 20:06 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Walsall to Southport trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Walsall and Southport from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Walsall to Southport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Walsall 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Walsall and Southport
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 19:00 Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 07:00 - 20:00 Sunday 09:20 - 16:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- 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 ticket machines note: Ticket Vending Machines are locate in the Booking Hall and on platform one.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Thursday 06:00-19:00, Friday 06:00-20:00, Saturday 07:00-20:00 and Sunday 09:20-16:45. The National key toilets are located in the Booking Hall; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The National key toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:40 - 23:30. The toilet facilities are not available when the Ticket Office is closed.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Station Street - Outside entrance to Platform 1
- 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.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: platform
- 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: Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport
- 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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