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How to get fromDerby to Southportby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Southport by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train
    3h 25m
    £40–62

  2. Drive  99.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Southportcar car 99.4 mi
    1h 51m
    £25–36

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mount Street to Alton Towers Entrancebus bus X80
    2. Take the bus from Alton Towers to Salthouse Quaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus 47
    6h 23m

  4. Train via Liverpool Central

    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Southporttrain train
    3h 28m
    £44–82

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Corporation Street to Railway Stationbus bus 9.1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Alfreton to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Southporttrain train
    5h 35m
    £46–75

Derby to Southport by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Southport via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mount Street to Duke Street via Alton Towers, Salthouse Quay, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 23m.

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