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

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There are 6 ways to get from Northampton to Southport by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Southporttrain train Liverpool Central - Southport
    3h 58m
    £61–114

  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 X2
    6h 5m
    £21–33

  3. Drive  155.3 mi

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

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train
    5h 36m
    £85–292

  5. Train via Birmingham

    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

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 707 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    7h 40m
    £29–55

Northampton to Southport by train and foot

Calendar114Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 178 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Southport via Milton Keynes Central, Liverpool Lime Street, and Liverpool Central in around 3h 58m. 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 5m.

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