The average train between Prestwich and Southport takes 2h 3m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Prestwich 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 Prestwich and Southport. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Prestwich is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Southport at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria and take an average of 2h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 47m • 1 change

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1h 38m • 1 change

1h 58m • 1 change

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6h 35m • 1 change

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1h 42m • 1 change

6h 34m • 1 change

1h 37m • 1 change

1h 57m • 1 change

1h 49m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Southport. However, there are services departing from Prestwich station and arriving at Southport station via Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
Prestwich to Southport train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Prestwich to Southport train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Southport station.
The distance between Prestwich and Southport is 49.6 km. The road distance is 67 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Southport hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 21m.