With a population of 93 044, Southport is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Southport to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Spago (7 Dicconson Terrace) and The Bar & Burger Co (Marine Parade Ocean Plaza) are great picks.
When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Southport departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 105 km and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 113 km.
Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £169 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Southport costs £25 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Southport.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.