The average train between Nottingham and Southport takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. 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 every 2 hours 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 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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3h 58m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Southport station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
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 Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nottingham and Southport is 145.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Southport via Manchester Oxford Road in around 4h 5m.