The average train between Pontefract and Southport takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Pontefract and Southport. The earliest departure is at 7:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Pontefract is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 44m. 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 Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Pontefract to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Pontefract Tanshelf 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, TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Pontefract and Southport is 111.9 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Southport via Leeds, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 30m.