The average train between Peterborough and Southport takes 5h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Southport at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Peterborough 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 Peterborough to Southport. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Southport station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
Peterborough to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Peterborough to Southport train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Peterborough and Southport is 219.5 km. The road distance is 318 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Southport via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway in around 4h 51m.