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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, while a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$60 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Southport:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Southport costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
Tickets start at around $60 compared to roughly $50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-9.58. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 2h 13m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Birmingham to Southport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Southport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7:07 PM3h37Birmingham10:44 PMSouthport$341One-way0 transfers
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- 7:07 PM3h37Birmingham10:44 PMSouthport$341One-way0 transfers
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- 7:07 PM3h37Birmingham10:44 PMSouthport$341One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Southport:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Southport costing on average $60.
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 27m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Southport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Southport by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Southport by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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