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How to get fromAccrington to Southportby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Accrington to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2 / ...
    1h 47m
    £9–13

  2. Train via Wigan North Western

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2h 5m
    £15–30

  3. Drive  33.3 mi

    1. Drive from Accrington to Southportcar car 33.3 mi
    48 min
    £9–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Accrington to Southporttaxi taxi 33.3 mi
    48 min
    £140–180

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Accrington to Southporttrain train Blackburn - Southport
    2h 20m
    £22–45

  6. Line 6 bus, line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 6 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 59 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2 / ...
    2h 31m

Accrington to Southport by train and bus

Calendar188Weekly Services
Duration1h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Accrington to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Accrington to Southport via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Duke Street via Arrival Stand, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 2h 31m.

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