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How to get fromStockport to Southportby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Boltontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
    2h 2m
    £13–27

  2. Line 23 bus, line 132 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 23 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    3. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Duke Streetbus bus 375 / ...
    4h 26m
    £5–7

  3. Line 192 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Mersey Square to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 192 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
    3h 35m
    £10–14

  4. Drive  48.2 mi

    1. Drive from Stockport to Southportcar car 48.2 mi
    1h
    £13–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Stockport to Southporttaxi taxi 48.2 mi
    1h
    £210–250

Stockport to Southport by train

Calendar181Weekly Trains
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 43.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Stockport to Southport via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mersey Square to Duke Street via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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