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
£45
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in October
Estimated hotel price
£45
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Southport departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.

Plane

When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest domestic flight to Southport departs from Belfast and takes around 1h.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 31m and costs around £4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 45 miles and will cost you around £3. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Southport

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (819 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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 £165 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)
£75+
The Vincent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Waterfront Southport Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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 £23 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. 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 £23 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% 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 £17.81 and £23.75. Economy (Hyundai i20 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.