Derby to Southport Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Southport takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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 30m
Duration: 103 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain
Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain

3h 25m

£40–62

Derby to Southport train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:43 PM → 8:44 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
6:43 PM → 10:44 PM
4h 1m • 2 changes
8:44 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
10h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:30 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:25 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:30 PM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Derby 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.