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How to get from Southport to Arkholme by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Southport to Arkholme in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Southport station to Bolton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to Swimming Pool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 8181
Walk to Arkholme
Leaves from Southport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southport
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stalybridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    53 min
  • 4
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    43 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool
    36 min
  • 9
    Walk to Arkholme
    Walk to
    Arkholme
    2.31 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, AVANTI WEST COAST and 81

To get from Southport to Arkholme in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Southport station to Wigan Wallgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to Swimming Pool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 8181
Walk to Arkholme
Leaves from Southport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southport
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stalybridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arkholme
    Walk to
    Arkholme
    2.31 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Southport to Arkholme

The distance between Southport, North West and Arkholme, North West is approximately 81.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 207 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Southport to Arkholme by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Southport

Southport is located at Southport, North West and the nearest public transport station is Southport Station (Stop Hf).

Bus stations close to Southport:

  • Southport Station (Stop Hf)
  • Southport Station (Stop Hb)
  • Southport Station (Stop He)

Public transport stations close to Arkholme, North West

Arkholme is located at Arkholme, North West and the nearest public transport station is Village Hall.

Train stations close to Arkholme:

  • Wennington

Bus stations close to Arkholme:

  • Village Hall
  • Bay Horse
  • Methodist Church

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, AVANTI WEST COAST and 81

To get from Southport to Arkholme in North West, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Southport station to Wigan Wallgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the AVANTI WEST COAST train and finally take the 81 bus from Lancaster station to Swimming Pool station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 27 min.

207min
Train - NORTHERN
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 8181
Walk to Arkholme
Leaves from Southport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Southport
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Stalybridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan North Western
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lancaster
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Kirkby Lonsdale
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Swimming Pool
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Arkholme
    Walk to
    Arkholme
    2.31 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Arkholme?

    The fastest way takes 207 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 81.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Southport to Arkholme?

    The alternative route takes 207 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line 81.

  • Is there a direct train between Southport and Arkholme?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Southport to Arkholme?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Stalybridge station near Southport in Southport to Bolton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Bolton station near Arkholme in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Southport to Arkholme by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Southport in Southport and Arkholme in North West by train and bus is about 3 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Southport to get to Arkholme?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Stalybridge station near Southport in Southport.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Southport and Arkholme?

    Get off the train at the Bolton stop, which is closest to Arkholme in North West.

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