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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Manchester is to bus and line 609 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Manchester is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Manchester Town Hall via Wigan Bus Station and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southport and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Southport to Manchester?

The distance between Southport and Manchester is 37 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £27.

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

The train from Southport to Manchester Victoria takes 1h 19m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Southport to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Manchester?

The best way to get from Southport to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £15 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 609 bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Southport to Manchester bus arrive?

Southport to Manchester bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Manchester train arrive?

Southport to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Southport to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Manchester is 42 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Southport to Manchester.

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

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Southport to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 609 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Victoriatrain Southport - Stalybridge / ...
1h 19m
£15–27
Bus, line 609 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Leigh Bus Stationbus 609 / ...
3. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Manchester Town Hallbus V1 / ...
3h 37m
£6–7
Drive 41.8 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Manchestercar 41.8 mi
57 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Manchestertaxi 41.8 mi
57 min
£90–110

Southport to Manchester by train

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Distance: 37.1 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Southport to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £15–27 and the journey takes 1h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Manchester Town Hall via Wigan Bus Station and Leigh Bus Station in around 3h 37m.

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