The average train between Congleton and Southport takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Congleton to Southport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Congleton and Southport. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Southport at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Southport. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Southport station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Congleton to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.
Congleton to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Congleton to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Congleton and Southport is 75.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Southport via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 2h 33m.