How to get to Southport from Chester

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Compare train and coach for Chester to Southport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £12.

Distance: 51 km

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£12

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Cheapest

£10

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2h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 30m

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30m

Additional time*

1h 8m

Average total duration

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The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Southport is a train with an average price of £12.
The fastest way to travel from Chester to Southport is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chester and Southport including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-2.05. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Chester to Southport

How to get to Southport from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Chester to Southport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Mersey Rail
    4:541h40
    Chester
    6:34Southport
    £121One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Mersey Rail
    4:541h40
    Chester
    6:34Southport
    £121One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Mersey Rail
    4:541h40
    Chester
    6:34Southport
    £121One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Mersey Rail
    7:071h42
    Chester
    8:49Southport
    £121One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Chester to Southport

Travel to Southport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Southport.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Chester and Southport including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Chester to Southport is a train with an average price of £12.
The fastest way to travel from Chester to Southport is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.
The Chester to Southport distance is approximately 51 km.
The average frequency per day from Chester to Southport is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Southport as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chester to Southport:
  • Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chester to Southport, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Mersey Rail to go to Southport by train.
Omio customers who travel from Chester to Southport often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, London, Liverpool, Glasgow, Preston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southport and these popular destinations at a great price.

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