The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton to Southport
Cheapest price
£143
Average price
£143
Fastest journey
3 h 42 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton to Southport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Southport will cost around £143 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £143.
Of the 1 trains that leave Northampton 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 211 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 42 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 211 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£116 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Northampton to Southport train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton to Southport trains for today, Wednesday 3 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:34 Northampton | 9h14 | 06:48 Southport | 3 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton to Southport
Trains from Northampton to Southport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:40. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 3h 1m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 1m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 20:40 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Northampton to Southport trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton and Southport from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton to Southport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton and Southport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
- 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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