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Trip Overview

The average train between Darlington and Southport takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington 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.

3h 52m
Duration
166 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Darlington to Southport train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Southport. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail4h 7m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 27m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail4h 7m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 27m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail4h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 27m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 28m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 27m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail4h 7m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 27m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail4h 7m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 27m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 35m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressMerseyrail3h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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 Darlington to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a train from Darlington to Southport via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 4h 3m.

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