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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Southport is to bus which costs £1 - £3 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Southport is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Southport. However, there are services departing from Vicarage Road and arriving at Duke Street via Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Widnes and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Southport. However, there are services departing from Runcorn and arriving at Southport via Liverpool South Parkway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.

How far is it from Widnes to Southport?

The distance between Widnes and Southport is 32 miles. The road distance is 27.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Southport without a car is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £16 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Widnes to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Southport bus from?

Widnes to Southport bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Vicarage Road station.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Southport train from?

Widnes to Southport train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Liverpool South Parkway station.

Train or bus from Widnes to Southport?

The best way to get from Widnes to Southport is to train which takes 1h 18m and costs £16 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £1 - £3 and takes 2h 42m.

Where does the Widnes to Southport bus arrive?

Widnes to Southport bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Queen Square Bus Station.

Where does the Widnes to Southport train arrive?

Widnes to Southport train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Southport station.

Can I drive from Widnes to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Southport is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Widnes to Southport.

How do I get a train ticket from Widnes to Southport?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Widnes to Southport?

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Where can I stay near Southport?

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Widnes to Southport - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Widnes to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southporttrain Hunts Cross - Southport
1h 18m
£16–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vicarage Road to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 79C
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus 47
2h 42m
£2–3
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Southporttrain Liverpool Central - Southport / ...
2h 11m
£13–27
Drive 27 mi
1. Drive from Widnes to Southportcar 27 mi
40 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Widnes to Southporttaxi 27 mi
40 min
£55–70
Bus via York Road
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Queen Square Bus Stationbus 61 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to York Roadbus X2
2h 52m
£5–6

Widnes to Southport by train

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 1h 18m

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

Merseyrail operates a train from Liverpool South Parkway to Southport every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £14–30 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicarage Road to Duke Street via Queen Square Bus Station in around 2h 42m.

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