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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Bacup is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Bacup is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Bacup?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Post Office via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Bacup?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Bacup. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Todmorden via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Southport to Bacup?

The distance between Southport and Bacup is 48 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Bacup without a car is to train and line 471 bus which takes 2h 48m and costs £12 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Southport to Bacup, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Bacup bus from?

Southport to Bacup bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Bacup train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Bacup?

The best way to get from Southport to Bacup is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 152 bus, which costs and takes 3h 10m.

Where does the Southport to Bacup bus arrive?

Southport to Bacup bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Bacup train arrive?

Southport to Bacup train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Southport to Bacup?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Bacup is 40 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Southport to Bacup.

Where can I stay near Bacup?

There are 2489+ hotels available in Bacup.

Southport to Bacup - 5 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Bacup by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 471 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
2h 48m
£13–21
Drive 40 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southport to Bacupcar 40 mi
59 min
£10–15
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Todmordentrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
3h 13m
£21–39
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Bacuptaxi 40 mi
59 min
£85–100
Bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 152
3h 10m

Southport to Bacup by train and bus

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 48.1 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Yorkshire Street via Wigan Wallgate, Todmorden, and Todmorden Bus Station in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Post Office via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 3h 10m.

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