The average train between Pontefract and Southport takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Pontefract 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 3 hours between Pontefract and Southport. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Wakefield Kirkgate and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Southport. However, there are services departing from Pontefract station and arriving at Southport station via Stalybridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Pontefract to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Pontefract to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Pontefract to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Pontefract and Southport is 111.9 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Southport via Wakefield Kirkgate and Stalybridge in around 4h 28m.