The average train between Southport and The Scottish Borders takes 4h 49m and the fastest train takes 4h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Southport to The Scottish Borders. 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 every 4 hours between Southport and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 7:02 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 4h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Southport to The Scottish Borders? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at The Scottish Borders station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
Southport to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to The Scottish Borders train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Galashiels station.
Book your Southport to The Scottish Borders train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and ScotRail.
The distance between Southport and The Scottish Borders is 215.7 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Southport to Galashiels via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 35m.