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

By bus and train

To get from Bolton to Southport in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Bolton 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 58 min.

118min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X2X2
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Bolton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bolton
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stand A)
    130 yd • 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
    860 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Bolton to Southport

The distance between Bolton, North West and Southport, North West is approximately 38.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 118 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bolton 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 Bolton

Bolton is located at Bolton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Wood Street.

Train stations close to Bolton:

  • Bolton

Bus stations close to Bolton:

  • Wood Street
  • Bolton Rail Station (Stop Aa)
  • Bolton Market

Public transport stations close to Southport, North West

Southport is located at Southport, North West and the nearest public transport station is Part Street.

Bus stations close to Southport:

  • Part Street
  • Yellowhouse Lane
  • Southport Station (Stop Hb)

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 118 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X2.

  • Is there a direct train between Bolton 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 58 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Bolton and Southport in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 58 min.

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

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

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

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

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