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Southport to Accrington trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Accrington takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Southport to Accrington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 7m
Duration
49 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Wigan North Western

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  1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
  2. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
1h 57m
£15–31

Southport to Accrington train times

Trains run hourly between Southport and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Accrington at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 28m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 46m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport to Accrington? 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.

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  • Distance: 49.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Accrington, England?

You can take a train from Southport to Accrington via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Preston in around 1h 57m.

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