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How to get fromCardiff to Southportby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Southport by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 39m
    £75–129

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    7h 8m
    £44–101

  3. Drive 182.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Southportcar car 182.8 mi
    4h 3m
    £45–65

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    6h 40m
    £77–203

  5. Train via Chester

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain train Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
    4h 53m
    £81–146

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    5h 40m
    £90–160

Cardiff to Southport by train

Calendar133Weekly Trains
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Southport via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Duke Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and Bus Station in around 7h 8m.

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