Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Southport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Southport

With a population of 93.044, Southport is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Southport to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Southport

Southport in November
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in November
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Southport

Plane

When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Southport from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Southport. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $202 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Southport. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around $23. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 113 km.

Plane

When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Southport from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Southport. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around $115 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $202 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Southport. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around $23. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,815 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,243 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,883 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,349 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,700 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,749 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,180 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,151 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

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BFC Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$75+
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Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$69+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$101+
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Park House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$90+
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Tiffany's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$110+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay $2.98 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.67 and $47.56. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.98 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $35.67 and $47.56. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.