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Compare train and bus for Southport to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €11 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 €11, while a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 16 miles (26 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€11 Average price Cheapest | €7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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You'll arrive about 7m sooner (44m by train vs 51m by car). Tickets start at around €11 compared to roughly €7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Southport to Liverpool
How to get from Southport to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southport to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:36 PM 0h43 Southport 8:19 PM Liverpool €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:36 PM 0h43 Southport 8:19 PM Liverpool €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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7:36 PM 0h43 Southport 8:19 PM Liverpool €7 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:08 PM 0h43 Southport 11:51 PM Liverpool €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
4:36 PM 0h43 Southport 5:19 PM Liverpool €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
5:51 AM 0h43 Southport 6:34 AM Liverpool €11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southport and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southport station (SOP) and arrive in Moorfields (MRF).
- Travel with Mersey Rail to go to Liverpool by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Mersey Rail.
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