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

The cheapest way to get from Heywood to Southport is to line 163 bus and bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heywood to Southport is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Heywood and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Heywood to Southport. However, there are services departing from Heywood Library and arriving at Duke Street via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Heywood and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Heywood to Southport. However, there are services departing from Rochdale and arriving at Southport via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Heywood to Southport?

The distance between Heywood and Southport is 37 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.

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

The best way to get from Heywood to Southport without a car is to line 471 bus and train which takes 2h 15m and costs £11 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Heywood to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heywood to Southport bus from?

Heywood to Southport bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Heywood Library station.

Where do I catch the Heywood to Southport train from?

Heywood to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Rochdale station.

Train or bus from Heywood to Southport?

The best way to get from Heywood to Southport is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs £19 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 163 bus and bus, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Heywood to Southport bus arrive?

Heywood to Southport bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Hanover Street station.

Where does the Heywood to Southport train arrive?

Heywood to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Crescent station.

Can I drive from Heywood to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Heywood to Southport is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Heywood to Southport.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Southport.

Heywood to Southport - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 471 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Heywood to Southport by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 471 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Heywood Library to Bolton Interchangebus 471
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 15m
£12–21
Line 163 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heywood Library to Hanover Streetbus 163
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
3h 57m
£9–12
Train
1. Take the train from Rochdale to Salford Crescenttrain Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 27m
£20–37
Drive 41.8 mi
1. Drive from Heywood to Southportcar 41.8 mi
1h 5m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Heywood to Southporttaxi 41.8 mi
1h 5m
£85–110

Heywood to Southport by bus and train

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2h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Heywood, Rochdale, England and Southport, England?

You can take a bus from Miller Street to Southport via Rochdale station, Rochdale, and Salford Crescent in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heywood Library to Duke Street via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 3h 57m.

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