The average train between Southampton and Ormskirk takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton to Ormskirk. 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 Southampton and Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 8:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 5h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southampton to Ormskirk? 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 Southampton to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
Southampton to Ormskirk train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Ormskirk train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.
Book your Southampton to Ormskirk train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Merseyrail.
The distance between Southampton and Ormskirk is 312.7 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Ormskirk via Wolverhampton and Liverpool South Parkway in around 5h 42m.