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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Southport deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
How to Get to Southport
Plane
When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Southport from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 15m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 28m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city center, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.7 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 308 km from Southport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 72 km and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Southport
Where to stay in Southport
Average rates range from around $88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $135 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southport
Most booked hotels in Southport
Renting a car in Southport
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Volkswagen Golf or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.