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

The cheapest way to get from Prescot to Southport is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 33 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Prescot to Southport is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Prescot and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Prescot to Southport. However, there are services departing from Houghton Street and arriving at Duke Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Prescot and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Prescot to Southport. However, there are services departing from Prescot and arriving at Southport via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Prescot to Southport?

The distance between Prescot and Southport is 30 miles. The road distance is 21.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prescot to Southport without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £10 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Prescot to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Southport bus from?

Prescot to Southport bus services, operated by Metro Network, depart from Houghton Street station.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Prescot to Southport?

The best way to get from Prescot to Southport is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 29m.

Where does the Prescot to Southport bus arrive?

Prescot to Southport bus services, operated by Metro Network, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Prescot to Southport train arrive?

Prescot to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Prescot to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Prescot to Southport is 21 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Prescot to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1954+ hotels available in Southport.

Prescot to Southport - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Prescot to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prescot to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 25m
£11–20
Drive 21 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Prescot to Southportcar 21 mi
33 min
£6–8
Bus
1. Take the bus from Houghton Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 10A
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus 47
2h 29m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prescot to Southporttaxi 21 mi
33 min
£95–120
Line 89 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Houghton Street to Hunts Cross Interchangebus 89
2. Take the train from Hunts Cross to Southporttrain Hunts Cross - Southport
2h
Bus via York Road
1. Take the bus from Houghton Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 10A
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to York Roadbus X2
2h 38m

Prescot to Southport by train

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Distance: 29.5 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Prescot to Southport via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Houghton Street to Duke Street via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 29m.

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