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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Southport is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Southport is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Southport. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Duke Street via London Heathrow Airport, Newhall Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Southport. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Southport via Waterloo station, London Euston and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Southport?

The distance between Portsmouth and Southport is 287 miles. The road distance is 253.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Southport without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £100 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Portsmouth to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Southport bus from?

Portsmouth to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Southport train from?

Portsmouth to Southport train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train, bus or fly from Portsmouth to Southport?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Southport is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £300 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Southport bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Southport train arrive?

Portsmouth to Southport train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Southport is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Portsmouth to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1984+ hotels available in Southport.

Portsmouth to Southport - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Portsmouth to Southport by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 58m
£107–208
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus
10h 39m
£41–79
Drive 251.7 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Southportcar 251.7 mi
4h 33m
£62–89
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
5h 8m
£97–215
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
7h 4m
£123–236
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
10h 18m
£120–214
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
5h 57m
£92–319
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
7h 9m
£105–294

Portsmouth to Southport by train and subway

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4h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.4 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Southport via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Duke Street via London Heathrow Airport, Newhall Street, and Bus Station in around 10h 39m.

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