The average train between Skegness and Southport takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Skegness 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 4 hours between Skegness and Southport. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Skegness 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 Skegness to Southport. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Southport station via Grantham station, Doncaster station and Manchester Oxford Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Skegness to Southport train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
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The distance between Skegness and Southport is 228.8 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Southport via Grantham, Doncaster, and Manchester Oxford Road in around 6h 41m.