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Outbound fromBradford to Southport by train
It takes an average of 4h 5m to travel from Bradford to Southport by train, over a distance of around 52 miles (83 km). There are normally 28 trains per day travelling from Bradford to Southport and tickets for this journey start from £13.70 when you book in advance.
How to travel from Bradford to Southport by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Bradford to Southport? Look no further.
You'll usually find 28 trains per day running between Bradford and Southport, which usually take 4 hours 5 minutes to complete the 52 miles (83 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Southport by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Both TransPennine Express and Merseyrail trains operate on this route, offering modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage as standard.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Bradford to Southport start from £13.70 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Southport? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
FAQs about the train journey from Bradford to Southport
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Cheap train tickets from Bradford to Southport
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Bradford to Southport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.