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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Southport is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Southport is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Southport. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Southport via Birmingham New Street and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Exeter to Southport?

The distance between Exeter and Southport is 271 miles. The road distance is 261 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Southport without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Exeter to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Southport train from?

Exeter to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or fly from Exeter to Southport?

The best way to get from Exeter to Southport is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £110 - £210 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Exeter to Southport train arrive?

Exeter to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Southport is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Exeter to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1938+ hotels available in Southport.

Exeter to Southport - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Exeter to Southport by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 49m
£108–168
Drive 259.5 mi
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1. Drive from Exeter to Southportcar 259.5 mi
4h 21m
£65–94
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
4h 25m
£91–233
Train via Liverpool Central
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
6h 3m
£109–197
Train #2
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain Exeter St Davids - Cardiff Central / ...
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
8h 20m
£120–208
Fly Exeter to Liverpool
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EXT - LPL
7h 6m
£112–205
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
7h 21m
£126–299

Exeter to Southport by train

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Distance: 269.7 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Southport via Birmingham New Street, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, Aer Lingus, Loganair, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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