Southport live departures
Next trains leaving Southport (SOP), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Southport live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeSOP
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates53.6466, -3.0022
- Nearest stationBirkdale (1.7 km)
- Passengers 2024-253,788,568
- GB rank142nd busiest
- Managed byMerseyrail
About this board
Southport is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code SOP. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Southport handled 3,788,568 passenger entries and exits, ranking 142nd of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Liverpool Central (587,260 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Southport usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Southport
Southport station FAQs
What is the station code for Southport?
The three-letter CRS code for Southport is SOP. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Southport departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Southport itself.
How busy is Southport station?
Southport recorded 3,788,568 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 142nd busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is Liverpool Central.
Which stations are closest to Southport?
The nearest station is Birkdale, about 1.7 km away in a straight line. Meols Cop (1.8 km) and Hillside (3.1 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.