The average train between Cambridge and Southport takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Southport. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Southport station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
Cambridge to Southport train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Southport train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Cambridge to Southport train tickets online with Great Northern, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cambridge and Southport is 264.1 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Southport via King's Cross, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 22m.