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The Atkinson
Local history museum covering Southport's seaside growth, social history, and notable residents. Compact, informative, and central.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Southport
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 14
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$0.00
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$0.40
Fastest journey on Sep 14
2 h 25 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
3 h 3 m
Buses on Sep 14
41
Distance
54 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Southport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Southport without transferring at least once.
2:55 AM4h49Manchester7:44 AMSouthportFind prices3 transfers- 3:55 AM4h53Manchester8:48 AMSouthportFind prices3 transfers
- 5:00 AM4h14Manchester9:14 AMSouthportFind prices3 transfers
- 5:30 AM4h13Manchester9:43 AMSouthportFind prices3 transfers
- 6:08 AM3h56Manchester10:04 AMSouthportFind prices3 transfers
4:10 PM2h25Manchester6:35 PMSouthport$161One-way1 transfer- 6:12 PM3h08Manchester9:20 PMSouthportFind prices3 transfers
- 5:47 PM3h12Manchester8:59 PMSouthportFind prices3 transfers
- 6:43 PM3h13Manchester9:56 PMSouthportFind prices3 transfers
- 5:28 PM3h16Manchester8:44 PMSouthportFind prices3 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
1h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
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The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Southport is a train with an average price of $14.
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Southport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 15m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Southport including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Southport among Omio's users.
Manchester to Southport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:55AM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 4h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:43AM | Duration 4h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:08AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 3h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:28AM | Arrival Time 10:43AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:13AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:17AM | Duration 3h47 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:56AM | Arrival Time 11:39AM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:28AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:57AM | Arrival Time 12:39PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:09AM | Arrival Time 12:59PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 01:17PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 01:39PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:09AM | Arrival Time 01:59PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:36AM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 3h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:57AM | Arrival Time 02:37PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:09AM | Arrival Time 02:59PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:43AM | Arrival Time 03:17PM | Duration 3h34 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 03:39PM | Duration 3h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:13PM | Arrival Time 03:59PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:43PM | Arrival Time 04:19PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 12:57PM | Arrival Time 04:43PM | Duration 3h46 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:13PM | Arrival Time 05:03PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:43PM | Arrival Time 05:46PM | Duration 4h03 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 06:02PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:26PM | Arrival Time 06:24PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 02:43PM | Arrival Time 06:42PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:01PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 03:31PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:03PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 08:02PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:28PM | Arrival Time 08:44PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:47PM | Arrival Time 08:59PM | Duration 3h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:12PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 3h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:43PM | Arrival Time 09:56PM | Duration 3h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:38PM | Arrival Time 10:56PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 11:56PM | Duration 3h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:56PM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Live departures
Manchester to Southport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Southport buses for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 8:30 PM Manchester | 3h26 | 11:56 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| Monday, September 14 | |||||
| 2:55 AM Manchester | 4h49 | 7:44 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 3:55 AM Manchester | 4h53 | 8:48 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 5:00 AM Manchester | 4h14 | 9:14 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 5:30 AM Manchester | 4h13 | 9:43 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 6:08 AM Manchester | 3h56 | 10:04 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 6:28 AM Manchester | 4h15 | 10:43 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 7:13 AM Manchester | 3h45 | 10:58 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 7:30 AM Manchester | 3h47 | 11:17 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 7:56 AM Manchester | 3h43 | 11:39 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 8:28 AM Manchester | 3h31 | 11:59 AM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 8:57 AM Manchester | 3h42 | 12:39 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 9:09 AM Manchester | 3h50 | 12:59 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 9:37 AM Manchester | 3h40 | 1:17 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 9:57 AM Manchester | 3h42 | 1:39 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 10:09 AM Manchester | 3h50 | 1:59 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 10:36 AM Manchester | 3h41 | 2:17 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 10:57 AM Manchester | 3h40 | 2:37 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 11:09 AM Manchester | 3h50 | 2:59 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 11:43 AM Manchester | 3h34 | 3:17 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 11:57 AM Manchester | 3h42 | 3:39 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 12:13 PM Manchester | 3h46 | 3:59 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 12:43 PM Manchester | 3h36 | 4:19 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 12:57 PM Manchester | 3h46 | 4:43 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 1:13 PM Manchester | 3h50 | 5:03 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 1:25 PM Manchester | 4h00 | 5:25 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 1:43 PM Manchester | 4h03 | 5:46 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 1:57 PM Manchester | 4h05 | 6:02 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 2:26 PM Manchester | 3h58 | 6:24 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 2:43 PM Manchester | 3h59 | 6:42 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
| 3:01 PM Manchester | 4h04 | 7:05 PM Southport | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Southport
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a bus from Manchester to Southport and enjoy the approximately 33 miles (54 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 05:36, the last at 23:32.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 33 miles (54 km) |
First bus 5:36 AM |
Last bus 11:32 PM |
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Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $5
Complete guide to Southport
Things to do in Southport
Discover the best of Southport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Southport trip today.
- Recommended
The Atkinson Art Gallery
Art gallery within The Atkinson showing changing exhibitions and works linked to the region. A strong cultural stop in the town centre.
- Recommended
The Atkinson Museum
Museum displays within The Atkinson exploring archaeology, natural history, and local heritage. Good for understanding Southport and Sefton.
- Must visit
Lord Street
Southport's grand tree-lined boulevard with canopies, historic shops, and elegant architecture. Essential for strolling and town-centre atmosphere.
- Must visit
Southport Beach
Wide sandy beach and coastal walking area known for open views and dramatic tides. Best for fresh air and seaside photography.
- Must visit
Southport Promenade
Long seafront promenade linking the pier, gardens, and marine lake. Excellent for an easy walk with classic resort views.
- Gluten-free
Lancashire Hotpot
Traditional Lancashire stew of lamb or mutton, onions and root vegetables, long-cooked for rich flavour. A classic comfort dish across the region.
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Lancashire Cheese
Crumbly cow’s milk cheese from Lancashire, often sold as creamy, tasty or mature. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods.
- Vegetarian
Eccles Cake
A lightly spiced fruit loaf packed with currants and citrus peel, traditionally sliced and buttered. Strongly associated with nearby Eccles in Greater Manchester.
Auberge Brasserie
Elegant fine dining restaurant known for modern British tasting menus, polished service and a refined atmosphere for special occasions.
Great Himalayan
Well-regarded Indian restaurant offering classic curries and tandoori dishes in a smart yet relaxed dining room.
The Swan Restaurant
Popular traditional fish and chip shop with casual seating, known for classic seaside portions and reliable local favourites.
Pound sterling (£)
Moderate for a UK seaside town. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London; local transit is manageable, but peak summer stays can raise costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £8-12 for fast food or a simple cafe meal.
- Mid-range
- £18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.80-4 for a cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Cafe tipping is optional.
Merseytravel
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Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £6.20
To the city center
Southport Eastbank Street -> Southport Chapel Street
- Distance
- 0.6 km
- Travel time
- 8 min
- Contactless card payment is accepted on many local buses, but check the operator before boarding if you need to pay on board.
- For wider travel across the Liverpool City Region, compare bus operator tickets with Merseytravel products before you travel.
FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Southport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Southport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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