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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
$7
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 10 m
Trains per day
28
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 $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 28 trains that leave Southport for Manchester on Sat, Aug 01, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 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 Sat, Aug 01 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.
P24165
P28812
P28814
P24169
P28810
P24181
P24183
P24179
P24185
P24156Trains from Southport to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 (€4) 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 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€4) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 5:08 AM |
Last train 11:32 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 35 days |
The table below shows live departures for Southport to Manchester trains for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | |
P28801 · G89887 | 12:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h21 | 1:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
P28805 · G89871 | 1:24 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h27 | 2:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P28805 · G89865 | 1:24 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h45 | 3:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
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 | |
P28807 · G89889 | 2:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h21 | 3:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P28807 · G89817 | 2:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h39 | 4:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P24185 | 3:03 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 4:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28808 · G89821 | 3:24 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h45 | 5:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P28808 | 3:24 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h26 | 4:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28808 · G89893 | 3:24 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h27 | 4:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P24156 | 4:03 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 5:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28809 · G89873 | 4:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h21 | 5:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P28809 · G89825 | 4:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h39 | 6:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
P28809 | 4:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h19 | 5:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24160 | 5:03 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 6:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28810 | 5:24 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h25 | 6:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24165 | 6:03 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h10 | 7:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28812 | 6:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h19 | 7:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P24169 | 7:02 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h11 | 8:13 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 0 transfersDirect | |
P28814 | 7:30 PM Southport station (SOP) | 1h19 | 8:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 Oxford Road station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Victoria. 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.
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.
Ainsdale is 5 km from Southport city centre. Public transport options include:
Ainsdale has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Ainsdale.
ATMs are available at Ainsdale.
Ticket office support is available at Ainsdale. 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 Ainsdale: Parking, WC.
Available at Ainsdale: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ainsdale: 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.
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.
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 Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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