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Compare coach and train for Doncaster to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £46, while a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£46 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£20. The journey takes 2h 50m versus 2h 17m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Doncaster to Southport
How to get to Southport from Doncaster by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Doncaster to Southport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
21:419h44Doncaster7:25Southport£461One-way2 changes
Cheapest
21:419h44Doncaster7:25Southport£461One-way2 changes
Fastest
9:453h33Doncaster13:18Southport£491One-way1 change
Other options
10:423h36Doncaster14:18Southport£491One-way1 change
11:413h37Doncaster15:18Southport£491One-way1 change
12:413h37Doncaster16:18Southport£491One-way1 change
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FAQs: Doncaster to Southport
Travel to Southport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Doncaster to Southport.

- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Doncaster and Southport as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Doncaster station (DON) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Southport by train.
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