What is the cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) is to bus which costs £3 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston (Station) and Southport (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Station station and arriving at Southport Interchange. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston (Station) and Southport (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station). However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Southport via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station)?

The distance between Preston (Station) and Southport (Station) is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.6 miles.

How do I travel from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 57 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station)?

The bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchange takes 46 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) bus from?

Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Railway Station.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) train from?

Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station)?

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) is to bus which takes 57 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) bus arrive?

Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Southport Interchange station.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) train arrive?

Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) is 18 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station).

How do I get a train ticket from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station)?

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Where can I stay near Southport (Station)?

There are 1984+ hotels available in Southport (Station).

Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) by bus, train, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchangebus 2 / ...
57 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 9m
£11–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station)taxi 17.5 mi
29 min
£40–55
Drive 17.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston (Station) to Southport (Station)car 17.5 mi
29 min
£5–7

Preston (Station) to Southport (Station) by bus and foot

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Distance: 17.8 mi
Duration: 57 min

What companies run services between Preston (Station), England and Southport (Station), England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchange every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Southport via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 9m.

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