Trains from Blackpool to Southport

Blackpool to Southport train information

Which operators can I use?

The route connecting Blackpool, which is in England and Southport, located in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.

How long is the train?

The train duration to get to Southport from Blackpool will change depending if the train is direct or with stops. There are 12 miles between the 2 cities.

What is the price of the train?

Fares can change quickly. We recommend you to launch a search to check the latest available offers.

Best prices for Blackpool to Southport train tickets

Blackpool - Southport prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Blackpool to Southport by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Blackpool - Southport: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Blackpool to Southport tend to increase the closer you get to your departure day. Based on our data, if you purchase your ticket 7 days in advance, the price of the ticket starts at £18 whereas when booking on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £19 for your trip. Thus, you will save 6% on the price of your ticket by buying your ticket 7 days in advance as opposed to on the day you're travelling.

The data are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Blackpool to Southport trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Blackpool and Southport by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Southport to Blackpool and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Blackpool - Southport train tickets

The most efficient way to pay less on your Blackpool Southport train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Blackpool to Southport? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Blackpool Southport ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Blackpool to Southport (one way trip).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey