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Nelson to Southport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Nelson and Southport takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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.

3h 1m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
£26
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Nelson to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 30m
£22–43

Nelson to Southport train times

Trains run hourly between Nelson and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Southport at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 58.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Nelson, Lancashire, England and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Nelson to Southport via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 30m.

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