The average train between Grantham and Southport takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 2 hours between Grantham and Southport. The earliest departure is at 1:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Grantham is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Southport at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 8m • 2 changesWant 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 36m.
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 Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Grantham and Southport is 177.4 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Grantham to Southport via Leeds and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 36m.