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 February
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in February
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 31h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 36m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 129 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 31h 20m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around $99 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $79 for a 2h 36m 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 Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,841 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,249 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,413 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,425 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,202 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,472 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$88+
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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)
$93+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$87+
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Tiffany's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$111+
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Albert and Victoria Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$76+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.81 and $47.74. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.99 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 $35.81 and $47.74. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.