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British Commercial Vehicle Museum
The town's best-known museum, focused on Leyland's vehicle-making heritage with classic buses, lorries and interactive family displays.
Cheapest price on 27 Oct
£12
Average ticket price on 27 Oct
£13
Fastest journey on 27 Oct
54 m
Average journey duration on 27 Oct
56 m
Trains on 27 Oct
18
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southport to Leyland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southport to Leyland will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
To travel from Southport to Leyland you need to make at least one change.










Trains from Southport to Leyland run on average 5 times per day, taking around 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:03, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 22 km distance in 45m.
Distance 22 km |
Average train duration 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 6:03 |
Last train 23:16 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Southport to Leyland.
The table below shows live departures for Southport to Leyland trains for today, Monday 26 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 18:30 Southport | 0h55 | 19:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:02 Southport | 1h48 | 20:50 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:30 Southport | 0h53 | 20:23 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:56 Southport | 1h29 | 21:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:03 Southport | 1h06 | 22:09 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:25 Southport | 1h51 | 0:16 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:10 Southport | 1h09 | 0:19 Leyland | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 27 October | |||||
![]() | 6:03 Southport | 1h48 | 7:51 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:25 Southport | 1h00 | 7:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:03 Southport | 1h46 | 8:49 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:25 Southport | 1h00 | 8:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:03 Southport | 1h47 | 9:50 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:30 Southport | 0h55 | 9:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:03 Southport | 1h47 | 10:50 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:24 Southport | 1h01 | 10:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:03 Southport | 1h48 | 11:51 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:30 Southport | 0h55 | 11:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:03 Southport | 1h46 | 12:49 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:24 Southport | 1h01 | 12:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:03 Southport | 1h47 | 13:50 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:30 Southport | 0h54 | 13:24 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:04 Southport | 1h47 | 14:51 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:24 Southport | 1h01 | 14:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:03 Southport | 1h48 | 15:51 Leyland | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:30 Southport | 0h55 | 15:25 Leyland | 1 change | |
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The town's best-known museum, focused on Leyland's vehicle-making heritage with classic buses, lorries and interactive family displays.
Community museum space at Worden Park with changing displays on local history, making a useful cultural stop beside the hall and gardens.
Nearby industrial heritage museum in Bamber Bridge with steam engines and working exhibits, popular with visitors exploring the wider area.
Leyland's standout green space, with formal gardens, woodland walks, play areas and open grounds around a historic hall.
A popular local nature reserve with lakes, birdlife and easy walking paths, ideal for a quieter outdoor visit close to town.
A useful walking and cycling corridor following the old railway route, offering a flat, accessible way to explore the local landscape.
A hearty Lancashire hotpot of lamb or mutton, onions and sliced potatoes, slow-cooked for comfort and long tied to Lancashire home cooking.
Crumbling Lancashire cheese with a buttery, tangy taste. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods and often served with bread or chutney.
Butter pie is a Preston and wider Lancashire favourite: flaky pastry filled with potato, onion and butter, linked to local Catholic meat-free traditions.
Popular casual Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta and grills in a lively, family-friendly setting in central Leyland.
Well-known local Indian restaurant with classic curries, tandoori dishes and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining with steaks, Sunday roasts and British favourites in a restored historic coaching inn setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, dining and local transport are usually cheaper than in London, but costs are similar to other towns in North West England.
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southport to Leyland 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 Leyland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Southport to Leyland trains use the Southport to Leyland station pair. Use this guide to compare Southport and Leyland train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Southport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southport.
ATMs are available at Southport.
Ticket office support is available at Southport. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southport: Parking, WC.
Available at Southport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southport: 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.
Leyland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Leyland.
Ticket office support is available at Leyland.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leyland: Parking.
Available at Leyland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leyland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - There are four platforms at Leyland, all of which have step free access via lifts 24 /7, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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