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How to get fromBlackpool to Southport Pierby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Blackpool to Southport Pier 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 Southport Interchangebus bus 2 / ...
    1h 32m
    £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 32m
    £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 59m
    £18–36

  4. Drive 33.1 mi

    1. Drive from Blackpool to Southport Piercar car 33.1 mi
    52 min
    £8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Blackpool to Southport Piertaxi taxi 33.1 mi
    52 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 Southport Interchangebus bus 2 / ...
    2h 51m
    £6

Blackpool to Southport Pier by train, bus, and foot

Calendar485Weekly Services
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£9Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Blackpool North to Southport Pier via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Street to Southport Pier via Bus Station and Duke Street in around 2h 32m.

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