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

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

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  1. Train via Wigan North Western

    best
    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Prestontrain train York - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    1h 58m
    £17–34

  2. Drive  39.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Burnley to Southportcar car 39.4 mi
    50 min
    £10–14

  3. Line 152 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from St James Street to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2 / ...
    2h 46m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Burnley to Southporttaxi taxi 39.4 mi
    50 min
    £170–210

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Burnley Central to Prestontrain train Colne - Preston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2 / ...
    2h 5m
    £11–17

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to Southporttrain train Blackburn - Southport
    2h 9m
    £20–40

Burnley to Southport by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration1h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 55.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 58m

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

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Southport via Preston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James Street to Duke Street via Arrival Stand and Bus Station in around 2h 46m.

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