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Trains from Southport (SOP) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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17

train journeys
per day

84

miles (135 kms)

3hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

06:05 / 23:59

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Southport (SOP) to Ilkeston (ILN)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Southport and Ilkeston , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southport to Ilkeston is approximately 84 miles (135 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 16 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Ilkeston.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southport to Ilkeston. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 10 mins.

Journeys from Southport to Ilkeston Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    09:44
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:05
    3 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    10:15
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    11:44
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    09:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    13:44
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:03
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    14:44
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:05
    3 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    15:16
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    16:44
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:05
    3 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    17:45
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    18:44
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    19:44
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:05
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    20:44
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    18:05
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    21:42
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:02
    3 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    22:20
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    19:58
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    21:12
    8 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    05:55
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:18
    10 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    10:15
    Southport
    Ilkeston
    Southport to Ilkeston

About Southport Station

Station name Southport (SOP)
Address Southport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Ilkeston Station

Station name Ilkeston (ILN)
Address Ilkeston station, Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southport and Ilkeston

The travel time between Southport and Ilkeston by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southport and Ilkeston vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:59.

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Amenities on trains between Southport and Ilkeston can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southport & Ilkeston. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Merseyrail are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Ilkeston.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southport and Ilkeston, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.