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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£5
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£11
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 12 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 12 m
Trains on 18 Sept
41
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 41 trains from Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.
P2417319:561h19Southport station (SOP)21:15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£51One-way0 changes- P2418314:031h12Southport station (SOP)15:15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
- P2416418:031h12Southport station (SOP)19:15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
- P2417721:031h12Southport station (SOP)22:15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
- P2418515:031h15Southport station (SOP)16:18Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
- P2418314:031h12Southport station (SOP)15:15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
- P2416418:031h12Southport station (SOP)19:15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
- P2417721:031h12Southport station (SOP)22:15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
- P2417110:031h12Southport station (SOP)11:15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
- P2417511:031h12Southport station (SOP)12:15Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)£61One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 54 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£11 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £11 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £0.27. The journey takes 1h 18m versus 1h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Northern Rail.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P28805 · G89865 | On time 13:24 Southport station (SOP) | 1h47 | 15:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28805 · G89871 | On time 13:24 Southport station (SOP) | 1h30 | 14:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24183 | On time 14:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h12 | 15:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28807 · G89817 | On time 14:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h41 | 16:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28807 · G89889 | On time 14:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h24 | 15:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24156 | On time 16:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h16 | 17:19 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28809 · G89873 | On time 16:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h24 | 17:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28809 · G89825 | On time 16:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h41 | 18:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24160 | On time 17:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h15 | 18:18 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28810 · G89830 | On time 17:24 Southport station (SOP) | 1h48 | 19:12 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28810 · G89895 | On time 17:24 Southport station (SOP) | 1h30 | 18:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24164 | On time 18:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h12 | 19:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G30408 · G77567+ W84730 | On time 18:06 Southport station (SOP) | 2h01 | 20:07 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 changes | |
| P28811 · G89834 | On time 18:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h41 | 20:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24169 | On time 19:02 Southport station (SOP) | 1h13 | 20:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P24177 | On time 21:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h12 | 22:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G30429 · C57146+W84632 | On time 21:06 Southport station (SOP) | 2h09 | 23:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 changes | |
| G30432 · C57142+W84760 | On time 21:36 Southport station (SOP) | 1h54 | 23:30 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 changes | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| P24154 | 6:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h12 | 7:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28781 · G89878 | 6:25 Southport station (SOP) | 1h29 | 7:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28781 · G89824 | 6:25 Southport station (SOP) | 1h46 | 8:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24158 | 7:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h15 | 8:18 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28784 · G89881 | 7:25 Southport station (SOP) | 1h29 | 8:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24162 | 8:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h15 | 9:18 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28787 · G89833 | 8:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h41 | 10:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28787 · G89882 | 8:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h24 | 9:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24167 | 9:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h13 | 10:16 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28790 · G89839 | 9:24 Southport station (SOP) | 1h47 | 11:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28790 · G89883 | 9:24 Southport station (SOP) | 1h30 | 10:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24171 | 10:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h12 | 11:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28793 · G89869 | 10:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h24 | 11:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28793 · G89847 | 10:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h42 | 12:12 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24175 | 11:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h12 | 12:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28797 · G89854 | 11:24 Southport station (SOP) | 1h47 | 13:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28797 · G89885 | 11:24 Southport station (SOP) | 1h30 | 12:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P24179 | 12:03 Southport station (SOP) | 1h12 | 13:15 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
| P28801 · G89887 | 12:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h24 | 13:54 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
| P28801 · G89861 | 12:30 Southport station (SOP) | 1h41 | 14:11 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
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Trains from Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:36, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 54 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 54 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 0m |
First train 6:36 |
Last train 20:51 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Southport station (SOP) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Southport station (SOP) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Most Southport station (SOP) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains use the Southport to Manchester Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Southport station (SOP) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Southport from Southport city centre
Southport 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
Food and drink options are available at Southport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Southport.
Tickets and information
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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Southport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Southport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, 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.
Most popular train connections from Southport station (SOP)
Most popular trains to and from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Southport station (SOP)
Most popular train connections to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
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