The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley to Southport
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 21 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
26 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley to Southport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chorley to Southport will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Chorley for Southport every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 26 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Live departures
Chorley to Southport train times
The table below shows live departures for Chorley to Southport trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:37 Chorley | 1h48 | 06:25 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chorley to Southport
Trains from Chorley to Southport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 22:26. The fastest train covers the 26 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 26 km |
Average train duration 1h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 21m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 22:26 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Chorley to Southport trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Chorley and Southport from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chorley to Southport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley to Southport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chorley and Southport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:00 Saturday 06:25 - 21:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access via short ramp or steps from station front into ticket office and onto Preston platform. Level access via side gate onto Preston platform when ticket office closed. Level access from station front via ramped underpass and side street through entrance onto Manchester platform. A stepped subway also connects the two platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Bus interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses call on the A6 (Shepherd's Way) in the bus stop bays. Buses to Bolton stop on the nearside carriageway (adjacent to the station). Buses to Preston stop on the far side carriageway, which is accessed via the pedestrian crossing.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:34 - 00:30 Sunday 07:49 - 00:30 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The nearest station with disabled access is Ainsdale.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: adjacent to booking office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:28 - 00:37 Sunday 07:43 - 00:37 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Ticket office is step free. Both platforms accessed via concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in staff car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Car Park London Street, Southport
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