How to travel from London to Southport

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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Southport

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a flight costs an average of $122.

Distance: 190 miles (307 km)

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Driving

$81

Average price

$14

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Cheapest

$122

Average price

$117

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 47m

Average total duration

3h 17m

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30m

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6h 15m

Average total duration

5h 45m

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30m

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3h 31m

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1h 31m

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2h 0m

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4h 52m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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Avanti West Coast

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FlixBus

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British Airways

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Southport is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Southport costing on average $81 (€65).

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Southport costing on average $122 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from London to Southport is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Southport take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 47m.

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Southport including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from London to Southport among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 35m faster (3h 17m by train vs 4h 52m by car) and roughly $36 (€29) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($81 (€65) vs $117 (€94)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from London to Southport

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Avanti West CoastW33756+Mersey RailG30736 · G77615
    11:43 AM3h36
    London Euston (EUS)
    3:19 PMSouthport station (SOP)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW33756+Mersey RailG30736 · G77615
    11:43 AM3h36
    London Euston (EUS)
    3:19 PMSouthport station (SOP)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33379+Northern RailP28672
    10:30 AM2h55
    London Euston (EUS)
    1:25 PMSouthport station (SOP)
    $831One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW33388+Mersey RailG30726 · G77623
    10:43 AM3h36
    London Euston (EUS)
    2:19 PMSouthport station (SOP)
    $711One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW33533+Northern RailP28660
    9:30 AM3h00
    London Euston (EUS)
    12:30 PMSouthport station (SOP)
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW33738+Northern RailP28683
    11:30 AM3h00
    London Euston (EUS)
    2:30 PMSouthport station (SOP)
    $831One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Southport.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Southport including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Southport is a bus with an average price of $14 (€12).

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

A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Southport costing on average $81 (€65).

A bus is $107 (€87) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Southport costing on average $122 (€98).

The fastest way to travel from London to Southport is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 31m.

Other travel options to Southport take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 47m.

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from London to Southport is approximately 190 miles (307 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Southport is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 13 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Southport:
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Southport, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, West Midlands Trains to go to Southport by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Southport by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Southport by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Southport with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 14 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Southport often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Liverpool, 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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