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It takes an average of 3h 37m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Southport by train, over a distance of around 93 miles (149 km). There are normally 18 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Southport and tickets for this journey start from £21.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:33 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Southport | |
| Journey time | From 2h 45m | |
| Distance | 93 miles (149 km) | |
| Frequency | 18 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.30 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Southport in 2 hours 45 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Southport? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 37 minutes to travel the 93 miles (149 km) from Birmingham New Street to Southport by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 45 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 18 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to Southport. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Southport in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £21.30. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Southport by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Want to know more about your journey from Birmingham New Street to Southport? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Southport?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.