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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Southport is to bus which costs £25 - £90 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Southport is to train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £60 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Southport?

The distance between Glasgow and Southport is 209 miles. The road distance is 200.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glasgow to Southport without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 25m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Glasgow to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Southport bus from?

Glasgow to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Glasgow to Southport bus arrive?

Glasgow to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Southport is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Glasgow to Southport.

How do I get a bus ticket from Glasgow to Southport?

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1983+ hotels available in Southport.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus X2
3h 25m
£61–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
4h 58m
£25–87
Drive 199.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Southportcar 199.2 mi
3h 34m
£49–70
Fly Glasgow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
5h 21m
£68–178
Line 267 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Lane to Bus Stationbus 267 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
7h 18m
£38–89
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
6h 4m
£73–197
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
6h 20m
£65–169

Glasgow to Southport by train and bus

222Weekly Services

3h 25mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 208.2 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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