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 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Southport from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 35m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Birmingham takes 1h 45m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 56 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 GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 65 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Leeds, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 80 miles.
Airlines serving Southport
Where to stay in Southport
Average rates range from around C$ 118 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 152 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 C$ 2.55 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$ 30.52 and C$ 40.69. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Southport, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.