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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Skegness takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport to Skegness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 35m
Duration
206 mi
Distance
£82
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Southport to Skegness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Southport and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Skegness at 1:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways12h 56m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)East Midlands Railways6h 52m • 3 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressHull TrainsEast Midlands Railways6h 51m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport to Skegness? 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 Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Skegness via Manchester Oxford Road, Doncaster, and Grantham in around 6h 49m.

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