The average train between Irlam and Southport takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Irlam 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 Irlam and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Southport at 7:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Irlam to Southport. However, there are services departing from Irlam station and arriving at Southport station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Irlam to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Irlam station.
Irlam to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Irlam to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Merseyrail and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Irlam and Southport is 44.9 km. The road distance is 71 km.
You can take a train from Irlam to Southport via Liverpool South Parkway in around 1h 44m.