Stafford to Southport by train

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Overview: trains from Stafford to Southport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stafford to Southport, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:01 View journey
Last train 23:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 38m View journey
Distance (km) 111
Trains / day 48 View all
Cheapest journey £32.20 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 17m
Train operators 9

Travelling from Stafford to Southport by train

Considering a train trip from Stafford to Southport? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost between Stafford and Southport: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £32.20, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Stafford to Southport departure timetable

On this route, 48 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Stafford at 06:01 and the last leaving at 23:53 during the week.

For weekend travel to Southport, the earliest departure is at 06:01 and the last one is at 23:18. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 18 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Stafford to Southport

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 38 minutes, spanning 111 kilometres in total.

Booking horizon for travel between Stafford and Southport

Tickets for travel between Stafford and Southport can be booked 4 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Learn more about train travel from Stafford to Southport

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Stafford and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Southport city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Stafford to Southport

Want to know more about your journey from Stafford to Southport? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Stafford to Southport is 111 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.