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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Blackpool is to bus and line 61 bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Blackpool is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Buchanan Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Blackpool?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Blackpool North via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Southport to Blackpool?

The distance between Southport and Blackpool is 50 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £17 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Southport to Blackpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Blackpool bus from?

Southport to Blackpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Blackpool train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Blackpool?

The best way to get from Southport to Blackpool is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £17 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 61 bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Southport to Blackpool bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to Blackpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southport to Blackpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Blackpool is 33 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Southport to Blackpool.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Blackpool?

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Southport to Blackpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 61 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
1h 57m
£18–36
Bus, line 61 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Streetbus 61
2h 19m
£6
Drive 32.6 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Blackpoolcar 32.6 mi
53 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Blackpooltaxi 32.6 mi
53 min
£70–85
Bus, line 68 bus
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Market Streetbus 68
2h 32m
£6

Southport to Blackpool by train

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Distance: 49.7 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Blackpool North via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Buchanan Street via Bus Station in around 2h 19m.

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