The average train between Dover and Southport takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Dover 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 every 2 hours between Dover and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Southport. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Southport station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Dover to Southport train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Southport train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Dover to Southport train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Dover and Southport is 405.5 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Southport via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 37m.