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Southport to Preston Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 4 daily train trips available from Southport to Preston. Traveling by train from Southport to Preston usually takes one hour and 57 minutes, but the fastest Merseyrail + Connections train can make the trip in one hour and 54 minutes.
| Distance | 15 mi (24 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 54m |
| Lowest price | $20.86 |
| Most frequent service | Merseyrail + Connections |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Southport to Preston?
Merseyrail + Connections is the one and only train line which connects Southport to Preston. However, there are 4 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyrail + Connections | 4 | 1h 57m | $20.86 |
Merseyrail + Connections train tickets from Southport to Preston start from $21, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 Merseyrail + Connections schedules to Preston. Merseyrail + Connections in Southport leaves from Ainsdale Station . And in Preston trains arrive at Preston (Lancs) .
From Southport to Preston train travel on Merseyrail + Connections takes 1 hours and 57 minutes. If you are looking to get to Preston faster, Merseyrail + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 54 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Southport to Preston
Trains departing from Southport to Preston tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. 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 Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Southport at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. 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 4 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 Preston to Southport.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Southport?
Main departure station: Ainsdale Station
There is one train station in Southport.
All train stations in Southport:
Ainsdale Station
Where is the train station in Preston?
Main arrival station: Preston Station
Preston has one train station.
All train stations in Preston:
Preston Station
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