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Preston to Southport Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 6 daily train trips available from Preston to Southport. Traveling by train from Preston to Southport usually takes 2 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest Northern Rail + Connections train can make the trip in 2 hours.
| Distance | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 0m |
| Lowest price | $21.72 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Preston to Southport?
Northern Rail + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Preston to Southport. However, there are 6 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail + Connections | 6 | 2h 7m | $21.72 |
Northern Rail + Connections train tickets from Preston to Southport start from $22, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Northern Rail + Connections schedules to Southport. Northern Rail + Connections in Preston leaves from Preston (Lancs) . And in Southport trains arrive at Chapel St .
From Preston to Southport train travel on Northern Rail + Connections takes 2 hours and 7 minutes. If you are looking to get to Southport faster, Northern Rail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Preston to Southport
Trains departing from Preston to Southport tend to have the most passengers on Saturday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Saturday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Saturday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Preston at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 6 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Southport to Preston.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main departure station: Preston Station
There is one train station in Preston.
All train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
Where is the train station in Southport?
Main arrival station: Chapel St
Southport has one train station.
All train stations in Southport:
Chapel St
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