The average train between East Croydon and Southport takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from East Croydon 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 East Croydon and Southport. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Southport. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Southport station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
East Croydon to Southport train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London Euston station.
East Croydon to Southport train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your East Croydon to Southport train tickets online with Thameslink, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between East Croydon and Southport is 320.4 km. The road distance is 360 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Wigan North Western hourly. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 1h 54m.