Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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 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

Southport in October
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in October
Estimated hotel price
$65
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 center. The shortest flight to Southport from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 36m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $51 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city center, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.0 mile from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 191 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 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 center. The shortest flight to Southport from the United States departs from New York and takes around 6h 50m.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 36m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $51 for a 3h 05m trip. Located 2.0 miles from the city center, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.0 mile from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 191 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Southport using FlixBus or National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 50 miles and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (7,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,923 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,950 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (793 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,243 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,400 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,369 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,208 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around $94 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 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 Vincent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1926 reviews)
$125+
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The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2547 reviews)
$101+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2179 reviews)
$100+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2947 reviews)
$51+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 31 reviews)
$52+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2735 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Southport

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Compact (Volkswagen Caddy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Compact (Volkswagen Caddy or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 85% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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