The average train between Southport and Gateshead takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Gateshead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Southport to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Southport to Gateshead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Southport and Gateshead is 172.5 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Newcastle via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 4h 2m.