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

From Blackpool to Southport by bus and train

To get from Blackpool to Southport in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Blackpool North station to Preston station. Next, take the X2 bus from Railway Station (Stand A) station to Hill Street (Stop Fb) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X2X2
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Blackpool North

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackpool North
    270 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stand A)
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill Street (Stop Fb)
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southport
    Walk to
    Southport
    790 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Blackpool to Southport

The distance between Blackpool, North West and Southport, North West is approximately 56.69 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blackpool to Southport 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 Blackpool

Blackpool is located at Blackpool, North West and the nearest public transport station is Clifton Street.

Train stations close to Blackpool:

  • Blackpool North

Bus stations close to Blackpool:

  • Clifton Street
  • Dickson Road
  • Abingdon Street

Public transport stations close to Southport, North West

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

Bus stations close to Southport:

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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X2.

  • Is there a direct train between Blackpool and Southport in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Blackpool to Southport in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Blackpool North station near Blackpool to Liverpool Lime Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Liverpool Lime Street station near Southport in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Blackpool to Southport in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Blackpool and Southport in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Blackpool to get to Southport in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Blackpool North station near Blackpool in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Blackpool and Southport in North West?

    Get off the train at the Liverpool Lime Street stop, which is closest to Southport in North West.

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