The average train between Blackpool and Southport takes 1h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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 Blackpool and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Southport at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Southport. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Southport station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Blackpool to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Blackpool to Southport train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Blackpool and Southport is 19.2 km. The road distance is 80 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Southport via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 40m.