The average train between Southport and Croydon takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Southport to Croydon. 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 Southport and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Croydon at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Croydon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Southport to Croydon train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Southport to Croydon train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Southport to Croydon train tickets online with Merseyrail, Avanti West Coast and Thameslink.
The distance between Southport and Croydon is 319.4 km. The road distance is 363 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 20m.