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

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Southport is to bus which costs £40 - £130 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fife to Southport is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Southport. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Duke Street via Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Fife to Southport. However, there are services departing from Cupar and arriving at Preston via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Fife to Southport?

The distance between Fife and Southport is 253 miles. The road distance is 242.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fife to Southport without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Fife to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Fife to Southport bus from?

Fife to Southport bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Southport train from?

Fife to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Fife to Southport?

The best way to get from Fife to Southport is to train via Edinburgh which takes 5h 19m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £130 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Fife to Southport bus arrive?

Fife to Southport bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Fife to Southport train arrive?

Fife to Southport train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Fife to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Southport is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Fife to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Southport.

Fife to Southport - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Fife to Southport by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 19m
£77–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 10m
£44–122
Drive 240.7 mi
1. Drive from Fife to Southportcar 240.7 mi
4h 28m
£59–85
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
6h 8m
£92–224
Train
1. Take the train from Dundee to Prestontrain Inverness - London Euston
6h 42m
£79–134
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
6h 47m
£84–205
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
7h 11m
£129–318
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Gatewaytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham International to Wigan North Westerntrain
7h 11m
£91–204

Fife to Southport by train and bus

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 251.6 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Cupar to Duke Street via Edinburgh Waverley, Preston, and Railway Station in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Duke Street via Bus Station, Seagate Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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