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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Prestontrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    1h 23m
    £9–15

  2. Line 61 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Street to Bus Stationbus bus 61
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    2h 14m
    £6

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Blackpool North to Wigan North Westerntrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    1h 40m
    £18–36

  4. Drive 32.7 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Southportcar car 32.7 mi
    53 min
    £8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Southporttaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    53 min
    £70–90

  6. Line 68 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Street to Bus Stationbus bus 68 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    2h 42m
    £6

Blackpool to Southport by train and bus

Calendar408Weekly Services
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Southport via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Duke Street via Bus Station in around 2h 14m.

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