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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Birkdale is to train which costs £1 - £3 and takes 6 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Birkdale is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs £6 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Duke Street and arriving at Selworthy Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Birkdale?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southport and arriving at Hillside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Southport to Birkdale?

The distance between Southport and Birkdale is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Birkdale without a car is to bus which takes 5 min and costs £1 - £3.

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

The bus from Duke Street to Selworthy Road takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southport to Birkdale bus from?

Southport to Birkdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Birkdale train from?

Southport to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Southport to Birkdale is to bus which takes 5 min and costs £1 - £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 6 min.

Where does the Southport to Birkdale bus arrive?

Southport to Birkdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Selworthy Road station.

Where does the Southport to Birkdale train arrive?

Southport to Birkdale train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Hillside station.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 1979+ hotels available in Birkdale.

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What companies run services between Southport, England and Birkdale, Sefton, England?

Arriva UK operates a bus from Duke Street to Selworthy Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 5 min. Cumfy Bus also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Merseyrail operates a train from Southport to Hillside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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