The average train between Sunderland and Southport takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland to Southport. 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 3 hours between Sunderland and Southport. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Southport at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sunderland to Southport? 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 Sunderland to Southport. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Southport station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Sunderland to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Sunderland to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Sunderland and Southport is 175.4 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Southport via Carlisle, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 33m.