Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Southport | Manchester Victoria | No tags | ||||
| Train | Southport | Manchester Airport | No tags | ||||
| Train | Southport | Manchester Airport | No tags | ||||
| Train | Southport | Manchester Victoria | No tags | ||||
| Train | Southport | Manchester Victoria | No tags |
Get from Southport to Manchester
The journey takes about 1 hour 26 minutes, and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £4
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Southport to Manchester by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Southport to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Southport to Manchester start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £8. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Southport to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Southport to Manchester is 1h 26m, covering a distance of 33 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Southport to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Southport to Manchester?
The earliest train from Southport to Manchester departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:25.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Southport to Manchester was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £4To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Southport to Manchester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £4 to £15 for a train ticket from Southport to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-16.
