What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Greater Manchester is to bus and line 132 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Yew Tree Road via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station and The Trafford Centre Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.

How far is it from Southport to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Southport and Greater Manchester is 39 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.

How do I travel from Southport to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £29.

How long does it take to get from Southport to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Southport to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Greater Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to Greater Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Southport to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 4h.

Where does the Southport to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Southport to Greater Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Southport to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Greater Manchester is 43 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Southport to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3653+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Southport to Greater Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
1h 20m
£17–28
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
4h
£6–7
Drive 43.1 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Greater Manchestercar 43.1 mi
59 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Greater Manchestertaxi 43.1 mi
59 min
£90–120

Southport to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 38.5 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Greater Manchester, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Southport to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Yew Tree Road via Wigan Rail Stations, Wigan Wallgate Rail Station, and The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 4h.

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