It takes an average of 8h 30m to travel from Southport to Whitby by train, over a distance of around 113 miles (182 km). There are normally 12 trains per day travelling from Southport to Whitby and tickets for this journey start from £82.60 when you book in advance.
First train | 07:32 | |
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Last train | 21:42 | |
Departure station | Southport | |
Arrival station | Whitby | |
Journey time | From 5h 44m | |
Distance | 113 miles (182 km) | |
Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £82.60 | |
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Looking to travel from Southport to Whitby by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 8 hours 30 minutes to travel from Southport to Whitby by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 5 hours 44 minutes though. You'll usually find 12 trains per day running along the 113 miles (182 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Whitby, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with TransPennine Express or Merseyrail to get to Whitby – both train companies offer modern comfortable services that will whisk you there in no time.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Southport to Whitby 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 £82.60.
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The average journey time by train between Southport and Whitby is 8 hours and 30 minutes, with around 12 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Southport to Whitby is 5 hours and 44 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Southport to Whitby can start from as little as £82.60 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Southport to Whitby. Travelling from Southport to Whitby by train will require a minimum of 2 changes.
The first train from Southport to Whitby leaves at 07:32. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Southport to Whitby leaves at 21:42. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Southport to Whitby cover a distance of around 113 miles (182 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Whitby to Southport.
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