The average train between Colne and Southport takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Colne 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 Colne and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colne is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Southport at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colne to Southport. However, there are services departing from Colne station and arriving at Southport station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Colne to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Colne station.
Colne to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.
Book your Colne to Southport train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Colne and Southport is 60.1 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Colne to Southport via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 35m.