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

The cheapest way to get from Salford to Southport is to bus which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salford to Southport is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Salford and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Salford to Southport. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Duke Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Salford and Southport?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Salford Crescent and arriving at Southport. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Salford to Southport?

The distance between Salford and Southport is 36 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Salford to Southport without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £26.

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

The train from Salford Crescent to Southport takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Salford to Southport bus from?

Salford to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Salford to Southport train from?

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

Train or bus from Salford to Southport?

The best way to get from Salford to Southport is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £10 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Salford to Southport bus arrive?

Salford to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Salford to Southport train arrive?

Salford to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Salford to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Salford to Southport is 39 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Salford to Southport.

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

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Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Southport.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 5m
£14–26
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
2h 8m
£7–9
Drive 38.9 mi
1. Drive from Salford to Southportcar 38.9 mi
53 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Salford to Southporttaxi 38.9 mi
53 min
£85–110

Salford to Southport by train

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Distance: 35.5 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Salford Crescent to Southport hourly. Tickets cost £14–26 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Duke Street via Bus Station in around 2h 8m.

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