Travel Information to Southport from Bolton
| 24 miles (38 km) | |
| Train or bus | |
| $17 - $18 | |
| Train • $17 (€16) • 52 min | |
| Train • $17 (€16) • 52 min | |
| Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire or Northern Rail (3) |
Take a train or bus to travel 24 miles (38 km) to Southport from Bolton. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bolton to Southport.
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How to get from Bolton to Southport by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bolton to Southport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Bolton to Southport
Travel to Southport easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bolton to Southport.

There are 2 travel options from Bolton to Southport: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Southport from Bolton is by taking a train, which costs on average $17 (€16).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bolton to Southport:
Taking a train costs $1 (€1) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $18 (€16) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel between Bolton and Southport is by train, which takes on average 52 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Southport by bus takes 1 h 55 min on average.
The distance is approximately 24 miles (38 km) from Bolton to Southport.
The average frequency per day from Bolton to Southport is:
- 4 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Southport from Bolton as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bolton to Southport:
- Trains from Bolton to Southport most often leave from Bolton and arrive in Southport.
The following travel companies offer services from Bolton to Southport:
- Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire or Bee Network can take you to Southport by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Bolton to Southport for $7 (€6).
- Northern Rail (3) can take you to Southport by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Northern Rail (3) from Bolton to Southport for $17 (€16).
Yes, there are direct services available from Bolton to Southport with the following travel companies:
- 5 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Southport as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Bolton and Southport.
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