The average train between Whitley Bay and Southport takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Whitley Bay and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whitley Bay is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Southport at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 35m • 2 changesWant 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 Newcastle station and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street station via Liverpool Lime Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Whitley Bay to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Whitley Bay to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
The distance between Whitley Bay and Southport is 185.2 km. The road distance is 231 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–85 and the journey takes 2h 59m.