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How to get fromSkipton to Southportby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skipton to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Wigan North Westerntrain train
    3. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain train
    3h 1m
    £35–66

  2. Line 280 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Interchangebus bus 280
    2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 280
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3h 29m
    £9

  3. Drive 52.7 mi

    1. Drive from Skipton to Southportcar car 52.7 mi
    1h 14m
    £13–19

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Skipton to Southporttaxi taxi 52.7 mi
    1h 14m
    £110–140

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Crabtree Streetbus bus M6
    2. Take the train from Colne to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3h 43m

  6. Bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 3 to Bus Stationbus bus M6
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    4h 9m

Skipton to Southport by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 96.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Skipton to Southport via Lancaster, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand 4 to Duke Street via Interchange and Bus Station in around 3h 29m.

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