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. Southport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 Ireland departs from Dublin 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 35m and costs around €5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grimsby, expect to pay about €8 for a 1h 12m 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 80 km and will cost you around €11. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €11 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Southport
Where to stay in Southport
Average rates range from around €78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €105 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southport
Most booked hotels in Southport
Hiring a car in Southport
Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71.