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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$18 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 |
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Compare the available ways to get from Bolton to Southport, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (55m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $11 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bolton to Southport
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.
- P28647
10:32 AM 0h53 Bolton station (BON) 11:25 AM Southport station (SOP) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P28647
10:32 AM 0h53 Bolton station (BON) 11:25 AM Southport station (SOP) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P28647
10:32 AM 0h53 Bolton station (BON) 11:25 AM Southport station (SOP) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P28653
10:49 AM 0h54 Bolton station (BON) 11:43 AM Southport station (SOP) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - P28643
9:49 AM 0h54 Bolton station (BON) 10:43 AM Southport station (SOP) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers - P28637
9:32 AM 0h58 Bolton station (BON) 10:30 AM Southport station (SOP) $20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Southport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Southport by train.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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