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 March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in March
Estimated hotel price
S$ 77
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 14h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Southport. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around S$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 171 for a 3h 18m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 132 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 14h 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Southport. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 2h 20m and costs around S$ 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 171 for a 3h 18m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 17 for a journey of 132 km.

Airports near Southport

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (7,972 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,945 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,348 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,234 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

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The Vincent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
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Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 56+
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Prince of Wales Hotel Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
S$ 87+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 67+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 63+
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Scarisbrick Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
S$ 71+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay S$ 2.71 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$ 32.44 and S$ 43.26. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.71 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$ 32.44 and S$ 43.26. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.