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The average train between Southport and Durham takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 8m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£59
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 Durhamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
4h 5m
£47–87

Southport to Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Southport and Durham. 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 Durham at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 29m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport to Durham? 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 Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 170.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Durham via Manchester Victoria in around 4h 5m.

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