4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Southport
Cheapest price
$61
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
3 h 49 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
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 $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
Of the 1 trains that leave Nottingham for Southport on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 145 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 49 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 49 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.
8:45 AM3h49Nottingham12:34 PMSouthport$611One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 AM3h49Nottingham12:34 PMSouthport$611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 $21. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $40.
Distance: 90 miles (145 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$72 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration 8h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Southport:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Southport costing on average $72 (€57).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 25m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€57) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.16 (€-25.66). The journey takes 3h 9m versus 2h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Nottingham to Southport train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Southport trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:45 AM Nottingham | 3h49 | 12:34 PM Southport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Southport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Nottingham to Southport run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 90 miles (145 km) distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 90 miles (145 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $40 (€32) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 9:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains from Nottingham to Southport trainsEast Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Nottingham and Southport from $21 (€17). 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
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ATM
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WC
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Information Desk
- 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.
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:34 - 00:30 Sunday 07:49 - 00:30 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The nearest station with disabled access is Ainsdale.
- 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: adjacent to booking office
- 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: Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport
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