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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 60 miles (97 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$59 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Southport:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Southport costing on average $39.
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
Tickets start at around $39 compared to roughly $28 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-11.17. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 48m 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 Leeds to Southport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Southport is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:00 PM4h10Leeds4:10 PMSouthport$141One-way0 transfers
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12:00 PM4h10Leeds4:10 PMSouthport$141One-way0 transfers
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12:00 PM4h10Leeds4:10 PMSouthport$141One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Southport:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Southport costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 51m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Southport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Blackpool, Central Coach Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Southport by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Southport by train.
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