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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€2
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€9
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 17
22
Distance
54 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Southport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southport to Manchester will cost around €9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 22 trains from Southport to Manchester, including 22 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 54 km distance in an average of 1 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 10 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.
P28801
P24179
P28797
P24175
P24181
P24181
P24183
P24179
P24167
P24171Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€12 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 17m by train vs 1h 18m by car) and roughly €0.87 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€12 vs €13). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Southport to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
P24154 | 6:03 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 7:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28781 | 6:25 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h24 | 7:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24158 | 7:03 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 8:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28784 | 7:25 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h26 | 8:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24162 | 8:03 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 9:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28787 | 8:30 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h19 | 9:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24167 | 9:03 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 10:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28790 | 9:24 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h25 | 10:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24171 | 10:03 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 11:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28793 | 10:30 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h19 | 11:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24175 | 11:03 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 12:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28797 | 11:24 AM Southport station (SOP) | 1h26 | 12:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24179 | 12:03 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 1:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28801 | 12:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h19 | 1:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24181 | 1:04 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h09 | 2:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28805 | 1:24 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h25 | 2:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24183 | 2:03 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 3:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28807 | 2:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h19 | 3:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24185 | 3:03 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 4:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28808 | 3:24 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h26 | 4:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24156 | 4:03 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 5:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28809 | 4:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h19 | 5:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Southport to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:08, the last at 23:32. The fastest train covers the 33 miles (54 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
Average train duration 1h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:08 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Southport to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Southport to Manchester trains use the Southport to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Use this guide to compare Southport and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Southport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southport.
ATMs are available at Southport.
Ticket office support is available at Southport. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southport: Parking, WC.
Available at Southport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southport: 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.
Hillside is 3 km from Southport city centre. Public transport options include:
Hillside has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Hillside.
Ticket office support is available at Hillside. Information desks are 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Hillside: Parking, WC.
Available at Hillside: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Hillside: 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.
Meols Cop is 2 km from Southport city centre. Public transport options include:
Meols Cop has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, and Accessibility.
Food and drink options are available at Meols Cop.
Available at Meols Cop: Parking, Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meols Cop.
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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