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

The cheapest way to get from Helsby to Southport is to bus which costs £5 - £11 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsby to Southport is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Helsby and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsby to Southport. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Lane and arriving at Duke Street via Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Helsby and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Helsby to Southport. However, there are services departing from Helsby and arriving at Southport via Warrington Bank Quay and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Helsby to Southport?

The distance between Helsby and Southport is 40 miles. The road distance is 38.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Helsby to Southport without a car is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 1h 47m and costs £12 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Helsby to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsby to Southport bus from?

Helsby to Southport bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Helsby to Southport train from?

Helsby to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Helsby station.

Train or bus from Helsby to Southport?

The best way to get from Helsby to Southport is to train via Wigan North Western which takes 1h 47m and costs £12 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £11 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Helsby to Southport bus arrive?

Helsby to Southport bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Helsby to Southport train arrive?

Helsby to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.

Can I drive from Helsby to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsby to Southport is 38 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Helsby to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1936+ hotels available in Southport.

Helsby to Southport - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Helsby to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Wigan North Western
best
1. Take the train from Helsby to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Chester - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 47m
£12–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus 47
3h 27m
£5–10
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Helsby to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Llandudno - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to York Roadbus X2
2h 30m
£9–14
Drive 38.1 mi
1. Drive from Helsby to Southportcar 38.1 mi
51 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Helsby to Southporttaxi 38.1 mi
51 min
£160–200
Train
1. Take the train from Helsby to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Llandudno - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Southporttrain Liverpool Central - Southport
1h 47m
£17–33

Helsby to Southport by train

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Distance: 39.4 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Helsby to Southport via Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Lane to Duke Street via Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange, Queen Square, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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