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How to get fromSouthport to Scotlandby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Scotland by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 39m
    £61–126

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    5h 48m
    £24–88

  3. Drive 199.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Glasgowcar car 199.1 mi
    3h 34m
    £49–70

  4. Train, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    4h 43m
    £92–242

  5. Bus, line 267 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 255 / ...
    7h 3m
    £37–89

  6. Train, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    5h 27m
    £102–253

Southport to Scotland by bus and train

Calendar222Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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