Sheffield to Southport by train

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Overview: trains from Sheffield to Southport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Sheffield 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 03:25 View journey
Last train 22:48 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 16m View journey
Distance (km) 106
Trains / day 38 View all
Cheapest journey US$66.67 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 58m
Train operators 8

Explore Sheffield to Southport by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Sheffield to Southport aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Sheffield and Southport

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$66.67, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Sheffield to Southport train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 03:25.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 22:48.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 03:25.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 22:24.

  • 38 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 28 minutes.

Sheffield to Southport distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 106 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 2 hours and 16 minutes.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Sheffield and Southport?

You can secure tickets for travel between Sheffield and Southport up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Southport

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Southport.

FAQs about the train journey from Sheffield to Southport

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

The total distance from Sheffield to Southport is 106 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.