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Trip Overview

The average bus between Greater Manchester and Southport takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Southport. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 39m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Greater Manchester to Southport bus times

Buses run twice daily between Greater Manchester and Southport. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Southport at 5:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Charlotte Street and take an average of 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire5h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire5h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire6h 10m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire7h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire6h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 51m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire5h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 51m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Southport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 53.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Southport, England?

You can take a bus from Horton Road to Duke Street via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 26m.

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