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Manchester to Southport buses

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Trip Overview

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.

3h 5m
Duration
51 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Southport bus times

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.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 13m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 16m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 14m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire5h 34m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 27m • 1 change
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    National ExpressStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire2h 13m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from 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.

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  • Distance: 51 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Duke Street via Bus Station in around 2h 1m.

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