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, Villaggio Cucina (31 Liverpool Road Birkdale) and Lilibets (24 Stanley Street) are great picks.

When to visit Southport

Southport in November
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in November
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $101 for a 1h 48m 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 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 28h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Leeds takes 1h 13m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $101 for a 1h 48m 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 113 km and will cost you around $22. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 121 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,096 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $189 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$107+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$132+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$91+
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Balmoral Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$65+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66.

Expect to pay $3.05 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 $36.49 and $48.66.

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