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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus and line 35 bus which costs £5 - £7 and takes 4h 18m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Charlotte Street via Wigan Bus Station and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Southport and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 12m.

How far is it from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Southport and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 38 miles. The road distance is 42.1 miles.

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

The train from Southport to Manchester Oxford Road takes 1h 12m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs £14 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus and line 35 bus, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station 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 23m
£14–27
Bus, line 35 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leigh Bus Station to Charlotte Streetbus 35
4h 18m
£6–7
Drive 41.9 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 41.9 mi
57 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Stationtaxi 41.9 mi
57 min
£90–110
Train via Bolton
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 27m
£15–27

Southport to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train and foot

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Distance: 37.8 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Manchester Piccadilly Station, 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 Manchester Piccadilly Station via Wigan Bus Station, Leigh Bus Station, and Charlotte Street in around 4h 18m.

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