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

The cheapest way to get from Rotherham to Southport is to bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotherham to Southport is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs £20 - £30.

Is there a direct bus between Rotherham and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Westgate/Unity Place and arriving at Duke Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Rotherham and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Rotherham to Southport. However, there are services departing from Rotherham Central and arriving at Southport via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Rotherham to Southport?

The distance between Rotherham and Southport is 86 miles. The road distance is 83.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rotherham to Southport without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £25 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Rotherham to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Southport bus from?

Rotherham to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Rotherham to Southport train from?

Rotherham to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Rotherham to Southport?

The best way to get from Rotherham to Southport is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Rotherham to Southport bus arrive?

Rotherham to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Rotherham to Southport train arrive?

Rotherham to Southport train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Rotherham to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotherham to Southport is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Rotherham to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1947+ hotels available in Southport.

Rotherham to Southport - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport
3h 47m
£26–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2 / ...
5h 54m
£13–20
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus 47
4h 31m
£26–57
Drive 82.8 mi
1. Drive from Rotherham to Southportcar 82.8 mi
1h 52m
£21–30

Rotherham to Southport by train

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Distance: 85.8 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Southport via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Duke Street via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 5h 54m.

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