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 January
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in January
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 35h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 41m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around $19. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 145 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 35h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Sheffield takes 1h 18m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $99 for a 2h 41m 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

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around $19. From Rotherham, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,520 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,296 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
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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)
$134+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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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)
$72+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$94+
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Balmoral Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$81+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.09 and $49.45. 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 $3.10 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 $37.09 and $49.45. 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.