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 May
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in May
Estimated hotel price
$62
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 Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 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 Boston and takes around 9h 40m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to Chester takes 0h 55m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 28m 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 Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 70 miles and will cost you around $13. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Southport

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 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 $163 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

Big Blue Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4217 reviews)
$96+
The Vincent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1275 reviews)
$139+
Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 9544 reviews)
$57+
Travelodge Blackpool South Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8, 6 reviews)
$62+
Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Good (7.6, 16 reviews)
$54+
Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, 5783 reviews)
$56+

Renting a car in Southport

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.