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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Southport is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Southport is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Southport. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Southport via Wolverhampton and Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Southampton to Southport?

The distance between Southampton and Southport is 252 miles. The road distance is 241 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Southport without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Southampton to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Southport bus from?

Southampton to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Southport train from?

Southampton to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Southampton to Southport?

The best way to get from Southampton to Southport is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs £120 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 8h 34m, you could also fly, which costs £95 - £310 and takes 6h 18m.

Where does the Southampton to Southport bus arrive?

Southampton to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Southport train arrive?

Southampton to Southport train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Southport is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Southampton to Southport.

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

Book your Southampton to Southport train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Southampton to Southport?

Book your Southampton to Southport bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southport?

There are 1987+ hotels available in Southport.

Southampton to Southport - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Southport. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Duke Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

How to get fromSouthampton to Southport

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Southport by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
5h 49m
£123–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
8h 34m
£46–122
Drive 239.6 mi
1. Drive from Southampton to Southportcar 239.6 mi
4h 16m
£59–85
Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
4h 17m
£89–200
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 57m
£115–178
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
9h 31m
£105–189
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
6h 18m
£97–307
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain
5h 40m
£95–326

Southampton to Southport by train

97Weekly Trains

5h 49mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southampton to Southport.

Launch map view

Distance: 251 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Southport via Wolverhampton and Liverpool South Parkway in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Duke Street via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 8h 34m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.