Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Southport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spago (7 Dicconson Terrace) and The Bar & Burger Co (Marine Parade Ocean Plaza) are great picks.

When to visit Southport

Southport in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in January
Estimated hotel price
$131
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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 03m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 145 km and will cost you around $21. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 225 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 27h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Transpennine Express. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 03m 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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 145 km and will cost you around $21. From London, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,511 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,990 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,344 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,036 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

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The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$146+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$104+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$89+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$101+
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Balmoral Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$80+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.60 and $50.13. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.60 and $50.13. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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