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. 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.

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 October
Estimated hotel price
£44
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in October
Estimated hotel price
£44
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 domestic flight to Southport departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

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.

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

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

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

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.

Airports near Southport

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

Big Blue Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£76+
The Vincent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£107+
Waterfront Southport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£80+
Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£45+
Travelodge Blackpool South Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£49+
Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£42+

Hiring a car in Southport

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.

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.