- Must visit
The British Museum
World-famous museum of human history and culture, known for the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures, and vast global collections.
Cheapest price
$6
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Southport to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Southport to London will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.
Of the 28 buses that leave Southport for London on Sat, May 16, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, May 16 the direct buses cover the 307 km distance in an average of 5 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Sat, May 16 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $86.
Distance: 190 miles (307 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $141 Average price | $236 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 18m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Southport to London:
A bus is $121 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to London costing on average $141 (€114).
A bus is $215 (€174) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southport to London costing on average $236 (€190).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 44m.
Bus takes on average 5h 48m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Southport to London buses for today, Friday, May 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 11:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h20 | 11:10 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h20 | 6:05 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 5:30 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h00 | 5:45 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h05 | 5:50 AM London, Hammersmith Broadway (Irish Cultural Centre) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h35 | 11:15 AM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h15 | 10:55 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:40 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h50 | 11:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 8h20 | 4:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 7h45 | 3:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 9h05 | 4:55 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h05 | 3:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h30 | 2:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 6h15 | 5:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 6h50 | 5:35 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 4:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h05 | 4:55 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h20 | 5:10 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 6h30 | 6:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 5h55 | 6:15 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h00 | 7:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h25 | 6:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Preston, Bus Station | 6h10 | 8:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:15 PM Preston, Bus Station | 6h45 | 9:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h30 | 8:55 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 5h45 | 9:10 PM London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 6h00 | 9:25 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Southport to London run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 17 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 190 miles (307 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 190 miles (307 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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