The average train between Southport and Congleton takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Congleton. 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 Southport and Congleton. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Congleton at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Congleton station via Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Southport to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Congleton station.
Book your Southport to Congleton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Southport and Congleton is 75.3 km. The road distance is 102 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Congleton via Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 51m.