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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Whitehaven takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport to Whitehaven. 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 31m
Duration
161 mi
Distance
£62
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Southport to Whitehaven train times

Trains run hourly between Southport and Whitehaven. The earliest departure is at 8:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Whitehaven at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 55m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 31m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 46m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport to Whitehaven? 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 Whitehaven.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 161 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Whitehaven, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Southport to Whitehaven via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Carlisle in around 4h 5m.

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