Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Southport has to offer.

When to visit Southport

Southport in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 94
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 flight to Southport from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 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 41m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 82 for a 2h 06m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Southport takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 257 km.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 16h 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 41m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 82 for a 2h 06m 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 Sixt and CarWiz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Southport takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 27. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 24 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,752 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,863 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,489 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,666 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,672 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,439 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

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The Bold Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 94+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 54+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 77+
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Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 44+
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Park House Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 69+
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Tiffany's Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 79+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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 S$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.26 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 S$ 27.04 and S$ 36.05. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.