The average train between Whitley Bay and Southport takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Whitley Bay 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 hourly between Whitley Bay and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay to Southport. However, there are services departing from Whitley Bay station and arriving at Southport station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Whitley Bay to Southport train services, operated by Nexus Metro, depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Southport train services, operated by Nexus Metro, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Southport is 185.2 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a subway from Whitley Bay to Southport via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 59m.