The average train between Wakefield and Southport takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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 2 hours between Wakefield and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Southport. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Southport station via Stalybridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Wakefield to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Wakefield to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Wakefield to Southport train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wakefield and Southport is 99.7 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Southport via Stalybridge in around 3h 27m.