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Compare bus and train for Bolton to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $11 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Southport:
A train is $0.30 (€0.24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Southport costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
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How to get from Bolton to Southport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bolton to Southport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:49 AM0h54Bolton11:43 AMSouthport$201One-way0 transfers
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10:49 AM0h54Bolton11:43 AMSouthport$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
10:49 AM0h54Bolton11:43 AMSouthport$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:32 AM0h58Bolton10:30 AMSouthport$201One-way0 transfers
7:49 AM0h54Bolton8:43 AMSouthport$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Southport:
A train is $0.30 (€0.24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bolton to Southport costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 21m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Southport as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
- Travel with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, Bee Network to go to Southport by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Southport by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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