What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Southport is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Southport is to fly and train which takes 3h 23m and costs £50 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Southport. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Duke Street via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct ferry between Northern Ireland and Southport?

No, there is no direct ferry from Northern Ireland to Southport. However, there are services departing from Belfast and arriving at Liverpool via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Southport?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Southport is 212 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Southport without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Southport?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Northern Ireland to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Southport bus from?

Northern Ireland to Southport bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Southport bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Southport bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1985+ hotels available in Southport.

Northern Ireland to Southport - 10 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Southport by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
3h 58m
£52–140
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 26m
£42–66
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 38m
£47–118
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
11h 40m
£167–478
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk030
12h 3m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
3h 23m
£52–145
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
4h 12m
£49–148
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
4h 42m
£46–148
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LDY - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain
3h 53m
£56–312
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Southportcar
6h 20m
£81–303

Northern Ireland to Southport by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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10h 38mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Southport, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–95 and the journey takes 8h.

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