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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Trafford is to bus and line 132 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 3h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Trafford is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Trafford?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Trafford station. However, there are services departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Trafford?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Parkway via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Southport to Trafford?

The distance between Southport and Trafford is 40 miles. The road distance is 39.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Trafford without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £16 - £30.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Southport to Trafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Trafford bus from?

Southport to Trafford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Trafford train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Trafford?

The best way to get from Southport to Trafford is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £16 - £30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Southport to Trafford bus arrive?

Southport to Trafford bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Rail Stations.

Where does the Southport to Trafford train arrive?

Southport to Trafford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.

Can I drive from Southport to Trafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Trafford is 40 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Southport to Trafford.

Where can I stay near Trafford?

There are 3781+ hotels available in Trafford.

Southport to Trafford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 132 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Southport to Trafford by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Deansgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road
1h 33m
£17–29
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 385 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
3h 23m
£4–5
Drive 39.4 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Traffordcar 39.4 mi
51 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Traffordtaxi 39.4 mi
51 min
£85–110
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Victoriatrain Southport - Stalybridge / ...
2. Take the tram from Victoria to Parkwaytram Red Line
1h 54m
£17–30

Southport to Trafford by train and tram

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1h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Southport to Deansgate hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Wigan Rail Stations and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 3h 23m.

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