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Outbound fromGrantham to Southport by train
It takes an average of 4h 55m to travel from Grantham to Southport by train, over a distance of around 110 miles (177 km). There are normally 5 trains per day travelling from Grantham to Southport and tickets for this journey start from £31.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:08 | |
| Departure station | Grantham | |
| Arrival station | Southport | |
| Journey time | From 3h 42m | |
| Distance | 110 miles (177 km) | |
| Frequency | 5 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £31.90 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Grantham to Southport in 3 hours 42 minutes
If you want to travel from Grantham to Southport by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Grantham to Southport by train to take around 4 hours 55 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 42 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 5 trains per day running on this route, which spans 110 miles (177 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Southport. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Grantham to Southport start from £31.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Grantham to Southport
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Consider a Season Ticket
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