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Burnley to Southport trains

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Trip Overview

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.

2h 45m
Duration
55 mi
Distance
£22
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Wigan North Western

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  1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 58m
£17–35

Burnley to Southport train times

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 11:06 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.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 24m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Southport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Burnley to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Southport via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 58m.

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