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 June
Estimated hotel price
$56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in June
Estimated hotel price
$56
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m 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 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 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m 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 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 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 miles.

Airports near Southport

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around $90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

The Vincent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1285 reviews)
$126+
The Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 9527 reviews)
$71+
Travelodge Blackpool South Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8, 6 reviews)
$55+
Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Good (7.6, 16 reviews)
$49+
Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, 5811 reviews)
$50+
Savoy Blackpool Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.5, 6149 reviews)
$44+

Renting a car in Southport

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.