Nottingham to Southport by train

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Overview: trains from Nottingham to Southport

Find the key information for travelling by train from Nottingham 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 05:03 View journey
Last train 23:18 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 146
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey €41.55 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 19m
Train operators 6

Going from Nottingham to Southport by train

About to set off from Nottingham to Southport by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Nottingham 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 €41.55, 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.

Train schedule for travel between Nottingham and Southport

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 24 trains make this journey of 146 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Nottingham is at 05:03 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:18.

During the weekend, 05:20 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:18 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 40 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Nottingham and Southport

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 7 minutes, covering a total of 146 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets from Nottingham to Southport?

Tickets on this route typically go on sale 5 months in advance. Booking early gives you access to the most competitive prices and ample seating options.

Making your Nottingham to Southport travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Southport.

FAQs about the train journey from Nottingham to Southport

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

The train journey between Nottingham and Southport covers 146 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.