There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Southport by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 39m£74–127Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 29m£43–95Drive 182.8 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Southportcar 182.8 mi
4h 3m£45–65Train via Chester
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Chestertrain Cardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
4h 53m£80–145Train, bus
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
- Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus X2
5h 40m£89–160
Wales to Southport by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Southport is to bus which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Southport is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Southport. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Duke Street via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Southport. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Southport via Crewe and Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Wales and Southport is 192 miles. The road distance is 183.8 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Southport without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £70 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Wales to Southport, including transfers.
Wales to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Southport is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £95 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Wales and Southport, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Southport via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Duke Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–95
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Chester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–75
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Wales to Southport train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Southport is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Wales to Southport.
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