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. Southport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Southport from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 26h.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 28m 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.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 45 miles and will cost you around $18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 70 miles.
Average rates range from around $128 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $168 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $2.83 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 $33.85 and $45.13. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Mini (Toyota iQ or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.