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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $3.
Distance: 33 miles (54 km)
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$9 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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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.
8:03 AM1h10Southport9:13 AMManchester$71One-way0 transfers
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8:03 AM1h10Southport9:13 AMManchester$71One-way0 transfers
Fastest
1:04 PM1h09Southport2:13 PMManchester$81One-way0 transfers
Other options
6:30 PM1h19Southport7:49 PMManchester$91One-way0 transfers
12:03 PM1h10Southport1:13 PMManchester$101One-way0 transfers
10:03 AM1h10Southport11:13 AMManchester$111One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Southport to Manchester
Travel to Manchester 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 Southport to Manchester.

- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southport and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southport station (SOP) and arrive in Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Mersey Rail, East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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