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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 92 miles (149 km)
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$41 Average price | $12 Average price Cheapest |
2h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The best way to travel from Birmingham to Southport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Southport:
A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Southport costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 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, Paradise Circus Queensway and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Southport by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Southport by bus.
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