Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Southport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Villaggio Cucina (31 Liverpool Road Birkdale) and Lilibets (24 Stanley Street) are great picks.

When to visit Southport

Southport in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 92
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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to London takes 3h 05m and costs around S$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 111 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Blackpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 241 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 50m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to London takes 3h 05m and costs around S$ 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about S$ 111 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 Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Blackpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 19 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,992 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,485 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,372 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,043 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around S$ 115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 84 and up for a 5-star experience.

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$ 114+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 76+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 58+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 75+
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Balmoral Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 60+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 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$ 27.98 and S$ 37.30. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.34 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$ 27.98 and S$ 37.30. 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, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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