The average train between Widnes and Southport takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Widnes 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 30 minutes between Widnes and Southport. The earliest departure is at 12:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Widnes is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Southport at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 15m • 1 change
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1h 18m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Widnes 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 Widnes to Southport. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Southport station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Widnes to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Widnes to Southport train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Widnes to Southport train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Widnes and Southport is 36.5 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Southport via Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central in around 1h 25m.