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. We recommend you stay at least 3 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 November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 96
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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 12h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around C$ 89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 273 for a 2h 06m 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 rental from London, which is about 191 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 50 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 70 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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 12h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 1h 55m and costs around C$ 89 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 273 for a 2h 06m 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 rental from London, which is about 191 miles from Southport. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 50 miles and will cost you around C$ 19. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 14 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Southport

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around C$ 129 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 158 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, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
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The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 71+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 69+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
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Scarisbrick Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 75+
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Renting a car in Southport

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Compact (Audi Q2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Compact (Audi Q2 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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