The average train between Carnforth and Southport takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth to Southport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Carnforth and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Southport. However, there are services departing from Carnforth station and arriving at Southport station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Carnforth to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Lancaster station.
Carnforth to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Carnforth to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Carnforth and Southport is 55.9 km. The road distance is 96 km.
You can take a train from Carnforth to Southport via Lancaster, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 58m.