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How to get fromSouthport to Wilmslowby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslowtrain train
    2h
    £15–31

  2. Bus, line 132 bus, line 247 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus bus 375 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 132
    3. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Altrincham Interchangebus bus 247 / ...
    5h 26m
    £9–10

  3. Drive  47.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Wilmslowcar car 47.1 mi
    57 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southport to Wilmslowtaxi taxi 47.1 mi
    57 min
    £200–250

  5. Train via Crewe

    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 Wilmslowtrain train
    2h 12m
    £24–41

Southport to Wilmslow by train

Calendar187Weekly Trains
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 49.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h

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

You can take a train from Southport to Wilmslow via Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duke Street to Bank Square via Wigan Bus Station, The Trafford Centre Bus Station, and Altrincham Interchange in around 5h 26m.

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