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The average train between Southport and Darlington takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 46m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£54
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Victoriatrain train Southport - Stalybridge / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Darlingtontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
3h 59m
£42–77

Southport to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Southport and Darlington. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Darlington at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 23m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 18m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 11m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport to Darlington? 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.

Map of how to get from Southport to Darlington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Darlington via Manchester Victoria in around 3h 59m.

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