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Salford - Southport Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

You can pick from 12 daily train trips between Salford and Southport. The average train journey from Salford to Southport takes one hour and 5 minutes, but some Northern Rail train trips are as short as 55 minutes.

Distance32 mi (51 km)
Fastest train0h 55m
Lowest price$11.56
Trains per day17
Most frequent serviceNorthern Rail
Train lines1

Which train should you take from Salford to Southport?

Northern Rail is the one and only train line which connects Salford to Southport. However, there are 12 trains per day to choose from.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Northern Rail121h 5m$20.58
  • Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Salford and Southport is approximately 32 miles, or 51 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 5 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 55 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Southport.

Trains departing from Salford to Southport tend to have the most passengers on Tuesday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Tuesday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Salford at 6:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 3:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 12 scheduled trains on most days. 17 of these are direct connections to Southport. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Southport to Salford.

City Information

Station Information

Where is the train station in Salford?

Main departure station: Salford Crescent

There is one train station in Salford.

All train stations in Salford:

  • Salford Crescent

Where is the train station in Southport?

Main arrival station: Meols Cop Station

Southport receives travelers from Salford at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Southport:

  • Meols Cop Station

  • Chapel St

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