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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Skipton takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport to Skipton. 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 11m
Duration
97 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Southport to Skipton train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southport and Skipton. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Skipton at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 25m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport to Skipton? 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 Skipton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 96.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Skipton via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Lancaster in around 3h 33m.

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