The average train between Northampton and Southport takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Southport at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Northampton 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 Northampton to Southport. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Southport station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Northampton to Southport train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
Northampton to Southport train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Northampton to Southport train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Merseyrail.
The distance between Northampton and Southport is 210.7 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Southport via Milton Keynes Central and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 1m.