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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Southport is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Southport is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Southport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Queen Square Bus Station station and arriving at York Road. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Birkenhead and Southport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Moorfields and arriving at Southport. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Southport?

The distance between Birkenhead and Southport is 18 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Southport without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £11 - £21.

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

The train from Moorfields to Southport takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Southport bus from?

Birkenhead to Southport bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Queen Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Southport train from?

Birkenhead to Southport train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Moorfields station.

Train or bus from Birkenhead to Southport?

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Southport is to train which takes 46 min and costs £11 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 1h 15m.

Where does the Birkenhead to Southport bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Southport bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at York Road station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Southport train arrive?

Birkenhead to Southport train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Birkenhead to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkenhead to Southport is 21 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Birkenhead to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1956+ hotels available in Southport.

Birkenhead to Southport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Birkenhead to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Moorfields to Southporttrain Liverpool Central - Southport
46 min
£11–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to York Roadbus X2
1h 15m
£1–3
Drive 21.2 mi
1. Drive from Birkenhead to Southportcar 21.2 mi
38 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkenhead to Southporttaxi 21.2 mi
38 min
£95–120

Birkenhead to Southport by train

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Distance: 18.4 mi
Duration: 46 min

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Moorfields to Southport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Queen Square Bus Station to York Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Arriva UK also services this route every 30 minutes.

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