The average bus between Manchester and Southport takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from 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.
Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Southport. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 AM which arrives into Southport at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Southport. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Duke Street station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Manchester to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Southport bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Duke Street station.
The distance between Manchester and Southport is 54.2 km. The road distance is 68 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Duke Street via Bus Station in around 2h 1m.