The average train between Plymouth and Southport takes 7h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Southport at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Southport. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Southport station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
Plymouth to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Plymouth to Southport train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Plymouth and Southport is 372.2 km. The road distance is 519 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Southport via Birmingham New Street and Liverpool South Parkway in around 6h 36m.