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$ 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 14h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around S$ 32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 74 for a 2h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 26 for a journey of 185 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 Birmingham takes 1h 59m and costs around S$ 32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 74 for a 2h 38m 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 GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 113 km and will cost you around S$ 13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 26 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,336 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,415 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (916 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$ 120+
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Ruskin Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 106+
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The Bold Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 97+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 48+
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Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 49+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 77+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay S$ 2.38 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$ 28.49 and S$ 37.99. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.38 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$ 28.49 and S$ 37.99. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.