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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 93
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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around S$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 61 for a 3h 10m 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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Southport takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 225 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 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around S$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 61 for a 3h 10m 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 Hertz and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Southport takes 185 km and will cost you around S$ 18. From London, the ticket costs about S$ 23 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,025 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

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The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 102+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 112+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 77+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 55+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 65+
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Balmoral Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
S$ 61+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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$ 27.71 and S$ 36.94. 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 Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.31 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$ 27.71 and S$ 36.94. 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 Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.