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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3h 25m
    £63–116

  2. Drive  196.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Southportcar car 196.9 mi
    3h 49m
    £49–70

  3. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain train
    5h 29m
    £80–198

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train
    6h 28m
    £72–182

Edinburgh to Southport by train and bus

Calendar108Weekly Services
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208 mi
  • Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Southport, England?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Southport. However, you can take the train to Preston, walk to Railway Station, then take the bus to Duke Street. Alternatively, you can drive from Edinburgh to Southport in around 3h 49m.

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