Southport to Leeds train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Southport to Leeds

Showing times and prices for Nov 07

Cheapest price

$23

Average price

$50

Fastest journey

2 h 45 m

Average duration

2 h 57 m

Trains per day

4

Distance

97 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southport to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Southport to Leeds will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.

Fast trains

Of the 4 trains that leave Southport for Leeds on Fri, Nov 07, 4 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 97 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .

On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 2 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.

Northern Rail (3)
07:03AM3h02
Southport
10:05AMLeeds
$231One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)
05:03AM3h02
Southport
08:05AMLeeds
$241One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine Express
04:37AM2h45
Southport
07:22AMLeeds
$771One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine Express
04:51AM3h00
Southport
07:51AMLeeds
$771One-way
0 transfers

Live departures

Southport to Leeds train times

The table below shows live departures for Southport to Leeds trains for tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 9:00 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
transpennine_express4:37 AM Southport
2h45
7:22 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
transpennine_express4:51 AM Southport
3h00
7:51 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
northern_rail5:03 AM Southport
3h02
8:05 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect
northern_rail7:03 AM Southport
3h02
10:05 AM Leeds0 transfersDirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Southport to Leeds

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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
60 miles (97 km)
Average train duration
2h 37m
Cheapest ticket price
$18 (€15)
Trains per day
4
Fastest train
2h 45m
First train
02:01
Last train
22:51

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from Southport to Leeds start from as low as $18 (€15) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $59 (€48) depending on the train type and class.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Merseyrail from Southport to Leeds trainsNorthern Rail (3), Merseyrail trains will get you between Southport and Leeds from $18 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail (3)

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 55m
Cheapest Price
$18 (€15)
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Merseyrail

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Price
$59 (€48)
Merseyrail frequency
9 a day

FAQs: Trains from Southport to Leeds

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southport to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.
A day trip from Southport to Leeds is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 45m, exceeding the 120-minute limit. There are 4 train trips available per day, with the distance being 60 miles (97 km).
Train ticket prices from Southport to Leeds can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $18 (€15), while the average price is around $59 (€48).
The cheapest way to get from Southport to Leeds is by train, with a cost of around $18 (€15).
The train journey from Southport to Leeds offers a pleasant experience, with views of the countryside, rolling hills, and small towns along the way, making it moderately scenic.
The train from Southport to Leeds takes 2h 45m and runs 4 per day.
The distance by train from Southport to Leeds is 60 miles (97 km).
The train station in Southport that goes to Leeds is Southport station (SOP), which connects to Leeds station (LDS).
There is no high speed train available from Southport to Leeds.
The first train from Southport to Leeds leaves at 2:01 AM.
The last train from Southport to Leeds leaves at 10:51 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Southport to Leeds.
There is no direct train service currently available from Southport to Leeds.
Yes, you can take the train from Southport to Leeds.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Southport to Leeds

Southport
Leeds
The major train station for departures in Southport is Ainsdale. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ainsdale for your trip from Southport to Leeds.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:32 - 00:27 Sunday 07:52 - 00:27 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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.” Although a footbridge links platforms, both platforms can be accessed via a level crossing. Staff are on hand to assist those passengers requiring it.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: adjacent to booking office
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Ainsdale
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses stop on Shore Road, Ainsdale
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:27 - 00:32 Sunday 07:47 - 00:32 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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.” Although a footbridge links platforms, both platforms can be accessed via a level crossing. Staff are on hand to assist those passengers requiring it.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Birkdale
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Liverpool Road, Birkdale, Southport
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: in staff car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • 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
Public transit options for Southport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Car Park London Street, Southport

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