The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Southport
Cheapest price
$119
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
3 h 32 m
Average duration
3 h 53 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
145 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Southport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Southport will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $119.
Of the 3 trains that leave Nottingham for Southport on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 3 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 32 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Nottingham to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €44.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€91 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nottingham to Southport train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Southport trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:21 AM Nottingham | 4h13 | 8:34 AM Southport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:53 AM Nottingham | 3h32 | 8:25 AM Southport | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Nottingham | 3h55 | 9:30 AM Southport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Southport
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 45m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 21:05 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Nottingham to Southport start from as low as $54 (€44) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $112 (€91) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Southport trainsEast Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Southport from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Nottingham to Southport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham to Southport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nottingham to Southport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:28 - 00:37 Sunday 07:43 - 00:37 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Ticket office is step free. Both platforms accessed via concourse.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: in staff car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Car Park London Street, Southport
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