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, Spago (7 Dicconson Terrace) and The Bar & Burger Co (Marine Parade Ocean Plaza) are great picks.

When to visit Southport

Southport in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in April
Estimated hotel price
S$ 100
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 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Southport from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around S$ 42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 116 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Southport from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 17h 30m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around S$ 42 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about S$ 116 for a 3h 10m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.0 mile from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 191 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 70 miles and will cost you around S$ 17. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about S$ 9 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (7,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,373 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,146 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (814 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,738 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,921 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around S$ 117 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 146 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 (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 136+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 84+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
S$ 96+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 67+
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Balmoral Lodge Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
S$ 52+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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$ 27.89 and S$ 37.19. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.33 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$ 27.89 and S$ 37.19. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Car or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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