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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 33m Average total duration 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southport:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Southport costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Southport
How to get from Manchester to Southport by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Southport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P286338:33 AM1h10Deansgate (DGT)9:43 AMSouthport station (SOP)$81One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- P286338:33 AM1h10Deansgate (DGT)9:43 AMSouthport station (SOP)$81One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P286338:33 AM1h10Deansgate (DGT)9:43 AMSouthport station (SOP)$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P286439:33 AM1h10Deansgate (DGT)10:43 AMSouthport station (SOP)$81One-way0 transfers
- P286166:32 AM1h11Manchester Victoria (MCV)7:43 AMSouthport station (SOP)$81One-way0 transfers
- P286146:08 AM1h17Manchester Victoria (MCV)7:25 AMSouthport station (SOP)$81One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Southport:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Southport costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 3m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Southport as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Mersey Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Southport by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Bee Network to go to Southport by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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