The average train between Gateshead and Southport takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Gateshead 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 Gateshead and Southport. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Gateshead is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Gateshead to Southport. However, there are services departing from Gateshead station and arriving at Southport station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Gateshead to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Gateshead to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Gateshead to Southport train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Gateshead and Southport is 172.5 km. The road distance is 318 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 2h 59m.