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Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Southport takes 5h 32m 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.

5h 32m
Duration
287 mi
Distance
£129
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dover to Southport train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Dover and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:17 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 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 45m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 3m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 39m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 39m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited6h • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 58m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 13m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 7m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Dover to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 287.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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

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 34m.

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