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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Longtontrain train
    2h 59m
    £25–40

  2. Line 300 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Old Roan Interchangebus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to bus stationbus bus Gn2
    4h 13m
    £15–22

  3. Bus, train, line 103 bus

    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    4h 9m

  4. Drive  68.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Longtoncar car 68.1 mi
    1h 17m
    £17–25

  5. Train via Liverpool Central

    1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Longtontrain train
    3h 11m
    £28–60

Southport to Longton by train

Calendar107Weekly Trains
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England?

You can take a train from Southport to Longton via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Dunrobin Street via Old Roan Interchange, Old Roan, Aintree, Aintree Festival Zone Package, and bus station in around 4h 13m.

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