The average train between London and Southport takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 London and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from London to Southport. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Southport station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
London to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southport station.
Book your London to Southport train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between London and Southport is 307.3 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from London Euston to Southport via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 52m.