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Outbound fromMotherwell to Southport by train
It takes an average of 4h 44m to travel from Motherwell to Southport by train, over a distance of around 153 miles (247 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Motherwell to Southport and tickets for this journey start from £30.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 13:52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 17:25 | |
| Departure station | Motherwell | |
| Arrival station | Southport | |
| Journey time | From 4h 21m | |
| Distance | 153 miles (247 km) | |
| Frequency | 1 train per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.50 | |
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Travelling from Motherwell to Southport by train
Looking to travel from Motherwell to Southport by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 44 minutes to travel from Motherwell to Southport by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 21 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 153 miles (247 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Southport, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express or Merseyrail to get to Southport. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Motherwell to Southport in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £30.50.
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Cheap train tickets from Motherwell to Southport
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Motherwell to Southport is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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