The average train between Canterbury and Southport takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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 Canterbury and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Southport. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Southport station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
Canterbury to Southport train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Southport train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Canterbury to Southport train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Canterbury and Southport is 382 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Southport via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 23m.