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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Eccles is to bus and line 132 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Eccles is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Eccles?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Eccles Interchange via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and The Trafford Centre Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Southport to Eccles?

The distance between Southport and Eccles is 39 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Eccles without a car is to train and line 67 bus which takes 1h 29m and costs £13 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Southport to Eccles, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Eccles bus from?

Southport to Eccles bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where does the Southport to Eccles bus arrive?

Southport to Eccles bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Rail Stations.

Can I drive from Southport to Eccles?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Eccles is 38 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Southport to Eccles.

Where can I stay near Eccles?

There are 3716+ hotels available in Eccles.

Southport to Eccles - 5 ways to travel via train, line 67 bus, and line 22 bus

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

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Train, line 67 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Salford Crescenttrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Salford Crescent Rail Station to Eccles Interchangebus 67 / ...
1h 29m
£14–23
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 385 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
3h 27m
£6–7
Train, line 22 bus
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Eccles Interchangebus 22
2h 6m
£11–18
Drive 37.7 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Ecclescar 37.7 mi
49 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Ecclestaxi 37.7 mi
49 min
£160–200

Southport to Eccles by train and bus

195Weekly Services

1h 29mAverage Duration

£14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 39.1 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Eccles, Salford, England?

You can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Eccles Interchange via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, and The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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