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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Watford takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 3m
Duration
194 mi
Distance
£85
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
  3. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain train
3h 59m
£64–128

Southport to Watford train times

Trains run hourly between Southport and Watford. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Watford at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central and take an average of 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains9h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 56m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 56m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 50m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 57m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 57m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 56m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes

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    MerseyrailAvanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport to Watford? 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 Watford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 194.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Watford Junction via Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 59m.

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