The average train between Exeter and Southport takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 every 3 hours between Exeter and Southport. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Southport at 8:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Southport. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Southport station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Exeter to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Exeter to Southport train tickets online with Cross Country, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Exeter and Southport is 326.8 km. The road distance is 434 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Southport via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 49m.