The average train between York and Southport takes 3h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from York 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 York and Southport. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Southport at 11:58 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from York to Southport. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Southport station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
York to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from York station.
York to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Southport station.
Book your York to Southport train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between York and Southport is 131.2 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from York to Southport via Manchester Victoria in around 3h 21m.