Southport to Peterborough by train

Explore Southport to Peterborough by rail

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

Train cost between Southport and Peterborough

Average fares along this route:

• The cheapest ticket price: €89.33

• Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:

• Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:

Finding cheap train tickets

Booking in advance is clearly one of the easiest ways to save on tickets. Follow these other tips to find cheap train tickets for travel in Europe:

• Opt for the basic, “no-frills” class of service (which is still sure to deliver a comfortable ride)

• Travel with a budget train operator

• Consider choosing a rail pass if you plan to travel extensively

• Book off-peak fares (tickets are cheaper midweek and outside peak hours)

• Select a non-flexible fare

• Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares

• Subscribe to the Rail Europe newsletter to be notified about discounts.

And last but not least, compare ticket prices on Rail Europe. We automatically compile all ticket offers in one easy search so you can choose by price, timing or whatever is driving your journey.

Train schedule for travel between Southport and Peterborough

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 25 trains make this journey of 219 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Southport is at 06:05 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 23:16.

During the weekend, 06:18 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:16 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 31 minutes.

Travel time and distance between Southport and Peterborough

The route’s fastest journey takes 3 hours and 40 minutes, covering a total of 219 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Southport and Peterborough?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your Southport to Peterborough travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Peterborough.