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.
Where to Eat in Southport
If you’re looking for affordable options, Spago (7 Dicconson Terrace) and Henry's Bar & Grill (5-7 Henry Street) are great picks.
When to visit Southport
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 30m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Dewsbury takes 0h 48m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Liverpool, expect to pay about $28 for a 0h 55m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 72 km and will cost you around $7. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 113 km.
Airlines serving Southport
Where to stay in Southport
Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $160 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southport
Most booked hotels in Southport
Hiring a car in Southport
Expect to pay $2.94 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 $35.23 and $46.98. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.