The average train between Southport and Gorton takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Gorton. 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 Gorton. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Gorton at 6:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent and take an average of 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southport to Gorton. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Gorton station via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Southport to Gorton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.
Southport to Gorton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Crescent station.
Book your Southport to Gorton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Southport and Gorton is 59.2 km. The road distance is 66 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Southport to Salford Crescent hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 1h 5m.