The average train between Essex and Southport takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Essex 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 Essex to Southport. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Southport station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Essex to Southport train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Southport train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Essex to Southport train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Essex and Southport is 314.8 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Southport via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 25m.