The average train between Nottingham and Southport takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Southport at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Southport station via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Nottingham to Southport train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Southport train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Nottingham to Southport train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Merseyrail.
The distance between Nottingham and Southport is 145.6 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Southport via Liverpool South Parkway in around 3h 43m.