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 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 0h 59m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $45 for a 2h 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 80 km and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $12 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 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 0h 59m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Nottingham, expect to pay about $45 for a 2h 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 80 km and will cost you around $20. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 113 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (7,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,033 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,637 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,859 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,780 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,812 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,274 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,394 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (357 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,896 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,215 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around $155 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)
$174+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$108+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$112+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$85+
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Balmoral Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$77+
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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 $35.22 and $46.96.

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 $35.22 and $46.96.

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