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How to get fromSouthport to Rugbyby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Rugby 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 Rugbytrain train
    3h 24m
    £40–89

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Coventrybus bus Ukn21
    7h 7m
    £19–28

  3. Drive  136.9 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Rugbycar car 136.9 mi
    2h 21m
    £35–50

  4. 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 Rugbytrain train
    3h 37m
    £44–109

  5. Bus, line 85 bus

    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Lawrence Sheriff Streetbus bus 85A / ...
    8h 32m
    £26–47

Southport to Rugby by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 127.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Rugby via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Crewe in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Bennett Street via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Coventry, and Transport Museum in around 7h 7m.

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