The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Southport
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
3 h 54 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
130 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Southport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Southport will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 1 trains that leave Derby for Southport every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 130 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 54 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
Derby to Southport train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Southport trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:10 Derby | 3h54 | 09:04 Southport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Southport
Trains from Derby to Southport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 19:56. The fastest train covers the 130 km distance in 2h 38m.
Distance 130 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 38m |
First train 05:48 |
Last train 19:56 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Southport trainsEast Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Southport from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Southport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Southport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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 toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
- 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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