The average train between Chelmsford and Southport takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Southport. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Southport station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Chelmsford to Southport train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Southport train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Chelmsford to Southport train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Southport is 316.3 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Southport via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 8m.