The average train between Burnley and Southport takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley 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 Burnley and Southport. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Southport. However, there are services departing from Burnley station and arriving at Southport station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Burnley to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Burnley to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Burnley to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Burnley and Southport is 52.9 km. The road distance is 89 km.
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Southport via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 58m.