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Compare train and bus for Southport to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $10.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 1h 28m versus 1h 18m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Southport to Manchester
How to get from Southport to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southport to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P241679:03 AM1h10Southport station (SOP)10:13 AMDeansgate (DGT)$31One-way0 transfers
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- P241679:03 AM1h10Southport station (SOP)10:13 AMDeansgate (DGT)$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P241679:03 AM1h10Southport station (SOP)10:13 AMDeansgate (DGT)$31One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P241628:03 AM1h10Southport station (SOP)9:13 AMDeansgate (DGT)$31One-way0 transfers
- P287878:30 AM1h19Southport station (SOP)9:49 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$31One-way0 transfers
- P287909:24 AM1h25Southport station (SOP)10:49 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$31One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Manchester:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Southport to Manchester costing on average $16 (€13).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 24m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southport and Manchester 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 Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Travel with Arriva UK, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Mersey Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Manchester by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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