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How to get fromNorthampton to Southportby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train
    4h 10m
    £45–105

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus Ukn21
    2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus 47
    6h 18m
    £22–34

  3. Drive  155.3 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Southportcar car 155.3 mi
    2h 44m
    £39–56

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Southporttrain train
    4h 22m
    £52–130

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train
    5h 16m
    £60–111

Northampton to Southport by train

Calendar135Weekly Trains
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 146.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Southport via Rugby, Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Duke Street via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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