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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Southport is to bus which costs £3 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Southport is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Southport?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Station station and arriving at Duke Street. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Southport. 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 to Southport?

The distance between Preston and Southport is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Southport without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £3.

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

The bus from Railway Station to Duke Street takes 50 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Southport bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Southport?

The best way to get from Preston to Southport is to bus which takes 50 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 1h 9m.

Where does the Preston to Southport bus arrive?

Preston to Southport bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Duke Street station.

Where does the Preston to Southport train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Southport is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Preston to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1988+ hotels available in Southport.

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus X2 / ...
50 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 to Southporttaxi 18 mi
30 min
£40–55
Drive 18 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Southportcar 18 mi
30 min
£5–7

Preston to Southport by bus

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Distance: 17.8 mi
Duration: 50 min

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

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Railway Station to Duke Street every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 50 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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