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 Northern Rail. The train journey from Southport to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 90 for a 3h 05m 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 Europcar, 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 97 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 140 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 Northern Rail. The train journey from Southport to Leeds takes 1h 17m and costs around S$ 9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 90 for a 3h 05m 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 Europcar, 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 97 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 140 km.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,658 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,125 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,829 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,113 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,562 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,106 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,153 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (919 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$ 121+
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Ruskin Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 105+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 49+
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Lyndene Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 46+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 78+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
S$ 91+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay S$ 2.36 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$ 28.32 and S$ 37.75. 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.36 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$ 28.32 and S$ 37.75. 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, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.