How to travel from Liverpool to Southport

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Southport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 14m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $13.

Distance: 16 miles (26 km)

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from Liverpool to Southport

How to get from Liverpool to Southport by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Liverpool to Southport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Mersey RailG30703
    11:20 AM0h44
    Moorfields (MRF)
    12:04 PMSouthport station (SOP)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Mersey RailG30703
    11:20 AM0h44
    Moorfields (MRF)
    12:04 PMSouthport station (SOP)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Mersey RailG30703
    11:20 AM0h44
    Moorfields (MRF)
    12:04 PMSouthport station (SOP)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Mersey RailG30700
    11:05 AM0h44
    Moorfields (MRF)
    11:49 AMSouthport station (SOP)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Mersey RailG30695
    10:35 AM0h44
    Moorfields (MRF)
    11:19 AMSouthport station (SOP)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Mersey RailG30693
    10:20 AM0h44
    Moorfields (MRF)
    11:04 AMSouthport station (SOP)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Southport.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Southport including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Southport is a bus with an average price of $5 (€4).

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Southport:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Southport costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Southport is by train with an average journey time of 1h 14m.

Other travel options to Southport take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 50m.

The distance from Liverpool to Southport is approximately 16 miles (26 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Southport is:
  • Around 25 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Southport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Southport:
  • Trains mostly depart from Moorfields (MRF) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Southport, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Mersey Rail, Merseyrail to go to Southport by train.
  • Travel with Arriva UK, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Southport by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to Southport with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Mersey Rail, Merseyrail.
  • 25 direct buses per day with Arriva UK, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Southport often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, London, Glasgow, Preston, Bolton. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Southport and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Southport to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Southport's attractions, beaches, and local culture, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
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