What is the cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Southport is to line 61 bus and bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Southport is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Blackpool and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Southport. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Street and arriving at Wellington Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Southport. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Southport via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Blackpool to Southport?

The distance between Blackpool and Southport is 35 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

How do I travel from Blackpool to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Southport without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 18m and costs £5 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Blackpool to Southport?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Blackpool to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Southport bus from?

Blackpool to Southport bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Buchanan Street station.

Where do I catch the Blackpool to Southport train from?

Blackpool to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.

Train or bus from Blackpool to Southport?

The best way to get from Blackpool to Southport is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £18 - £35. Alternatively, you can line 61 bus and bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Blackpool to Southport bus arrive?

Blackpool to Southport bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Blackpool to Southport train arrive?

Blackpool to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Blackpool to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Southport is 33 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Blackpool to Southport.

How do I get a train ticket from Blackpool to Southport?

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1784+ hotels available in Southport.

Blackpool to Southport - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Wellington Streetbus X2 / ...
1h 18m
£5–15
Line 61 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus 61
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wellington Streetbus X2 / ...
2h 5m
£4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Wigan North Westerntrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 41m
£19–34
Drive 32.7 mi
1. Drive from Blackpool to Southportcar 32.7 mi
53 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Southporttaxi 32.7 mi
53 min
£70–90

Blackpool to Southport by train and bus

502Weekly Services

1h 18mAverage Duration

£5Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Blackpool to Southport.

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Distance: 35.2 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Southport via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Wellington Street via Bus Station in around 2h 5m.

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