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

Southport in October
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in October
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 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.

Airports near Southport

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (2,981 reviews)
KLM
Good (511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,147 reviews)
SWISS
Good (646 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,686 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (1,738 reviews)
Air France
Good (638 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,645 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,196 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,702 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (322 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,462 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,667 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (162 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (606 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (794 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (589 reviews)
Finnair
Good (865 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (2,546 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,457 reviews)
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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

The Bold Hotel, BW Signature Collection
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$160+
The Imperial Hotel
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$101+
Travelodge Southport
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$78+
Travelodge Blackpool South Promenade
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$99+
Travelodge Blackpool South Shore
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$92+
Prince Of Wales Hotel
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$82+

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.