The average train between Grantham and Southport takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Grantham 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 Grantham and Southport. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Grantham 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 Grantham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Grantham station and arriving at Southport station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Grantham to Southport train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.
Grantham to Southport train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southport station.
Book your Grantham to Southport train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Grantham and Southport is 177.4 km. The road distance is 278 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Southport via Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 57m.