What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Southport is to bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Southport is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Duke Street via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Southport via Liverpool Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Durham to Southport?

The distance between Durham and Southport is 189 miles. The road distance is 124.7 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Southport without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Southport?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Durham to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Southport bus from?

Durham to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Southport train from?

Durham to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Southport?

The best way to get from Durham to Southport is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Durham to Southport bus arrive?

Durham to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Durham to Southport train arrive?

Durham to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Durham to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Southport is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Durham to Southport.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Southport?

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1989+ hotels available in Southport.

Durham to Southport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Southport by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
4h 14m
£72–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 29m
£30–65
Drive 124 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Southportcar 124 mi
2h 35m
£31–44
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Southporttrain Stalybridge - Southport / ...
4h 39m
£64–111

Durham to Southport by train and foot

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Distance: 188 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Duke Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 6h 29m.

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