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Trains from Southport (SOP) to Reading

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30

train journeys
per day

173

miles (279 kms)

4hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

06:05 / 00:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 5 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Southport (SOP) to Reading

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Southport and Reading , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southport to Reading is approximately 173 miles (279 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 12 mins.

CrossCountry, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, GWR, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Reading.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southport to Reading. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 36 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Southport to Reading

Journeys from Southport to Reading Today

  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:05
    4 hrs 21 mins5 changes
    10:26
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    06:18
    4 hrs 53 mins4 changes
    11:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:05
    4 hrs 28 mins5 changes
    11:33
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    07:18
    4 hrs 53 mins4 changes
    12:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:05
    4 hrs 32 mins5 changes
    12:37
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    08:33
    4 hrs 38 mins4 changes
    13:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:05
    4 hrs 33 mins5 changes
    13:38
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    09:33
    4 hrs 38 mins4 changes
    14:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:05
    4 hrs 28 mins5 changes
    14:33
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    10:33
    4 hrs 38 mins4 changes
    15:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:03
    4 hrs 36 mins5 changes
    15:39
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    11:33
    4 hrs 38 mins4 changes
    16:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:05
    4 hrs 29 mins5 changes
    16:34
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    12:33
    4 hrs 38 mins4 changes
    17:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:05
    4 hrs 48 mins5 changes
    17:53
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    13:33
    4 hrs 38 mins4 changes
    18:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:05
    4 hrs 29 mins5 changes
    18:34
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    14:18
    4 hrs 53 mins4 changes
    19:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:05
    4 hrs 33 mins5 changes
    19:38
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading
  • Mon 4th Nov
    15:33
    4 hrs 38 mins4 changes
    20:11
    Southport
    Reading
    Southport to Reading

About Southport Station

Station name Southport (SOP)
AddressSouthport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed byME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineAvailable

About Reading Station

Station name Reading (RDG)
AddressReading station, Station Hill, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LZ
Managed byNR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:15 - 22:00
Saturday 06:15 - 22:00
Sunday 07:15 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsAvailable
Baby changeAvailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomAvailable
WiFiAvailable
ATM MachineAvailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southport and Reading

The travel time between Southport and Reading by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 12 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southport and Reading vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:04.

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Amenities on trains between Southport and Reading can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southport & Reading. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, GWR, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Elizabeth Line are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Reading.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southport and Reading, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.