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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Northampton is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Northampton via Liverpool South Parkway and Milton Keynes Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Southport to Northampton?

The distance between Southport and Northampton is 179 miles. The road distance is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Southport to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Southport to Northampton train from?

Southport to Northampton train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to Northampton?

The best way to get from Southport to Northampton is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Southport to Northampton bus arrive?

Southport to Northampton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Southport to Northampton train arrive?

Southport to Northampton train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool South Parkway station.

Can I drive from Southport to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Northampton is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Southport to Northampton.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southport to Northampton?

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Southport to Northampton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain Southport - Hunts Cross
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
4h 3m
£64–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 47
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Northampton Town Centrebus Ukn21
6h 53m
£21–38
Drive 156.1 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Northamptoncar 156.1 mi
2h 45m
£39–55
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Northamptontrain
4h 24m
£57–145

Southport to Northampton by train

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Distance: 177.7 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Northampton via Liverpool South Parkway and Milton Keynes Central in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Northampton Town Centre via Queen Square Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 53m.

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