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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Heywood is to bus and line 471 bus which costs £9 - £16 and takes 3h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Heywood is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Heywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Market Street via Bus Station and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Heywood?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Rochdale via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Southport to Heywood?

The distance between Southport and Heywood is 37 miles. The road distance is 41.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Heywood without a car is to train and line 471 bus which takes 1h 55m and costs £12 - £21.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Southport to Heywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Heywood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to Heywood train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Heywood?

The best way to get from Southport to Heywood is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus and line 471 bus, which costs £9 - £16 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Southport to Heywood bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to Heywood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southport to Heywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Heywood is 42 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Southport to Heywood.

Where can I stay near Heywood?

There are 3772+ hotels available in Heywood.

Southport to Heywood - 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 Heywood 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 Market Streetbus 471
1h 55m
£13–21
Bus, line 471 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus X2
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Market Streetbus 471
3h 44m
£9–16
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Rochdaletrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
2h 17m
£20–34
Drive 41.6 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Heywoodcar 41.6 mi
1h 4m
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Heywoodtaxi 41.6 mi
1h 4m
£85–110

Southport to Heywood by train and bus

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Distance: 36.7 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Heywood, Rochdale, England?

You can take a train from Southport to Heywood Library via Wigan Wallgate, Rochdale, and Rochdale station in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Market Street via Bus Station and Bolton Interchange in around 3h 44m.

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