The average train between Durham and Southport takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Southport. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Southport station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
Durham to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Durham to Southport train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Durham and Southport is 156.6 km. The road distance is 303 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 13m.