How to get from Preston to Southport by bus?

From Preston to Southport by bus

Take one direct bus from Preston to Southport in North West: 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 9 min.

69min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X2X2
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Railway Station (Stand A)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stand A)
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - X2X2
    Wait for bus
    X2
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hill Street (Stop Fb)
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to Southport
    Walk to
    Southport
    860 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Preston to Southport by train

To get from Preston to Southport in North West, take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Preston station to Wigan North Western station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Wigan Wallgate station to Southport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to train station
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    London Euston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southport
    Walk to
    Southport
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Southport

The distance between Preston, North West and Southport, North West is approximately 17.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Southport by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Railway Station
  • Railway Station (Stand C)
  • Railway Station (Stand B)

Public transport stations close to Southport, North West

Southport is located at Southport, North West and the nearest public transport station is Kensington Road.

Bus stations close to Southport:

  • Kensington Road
  • Southport Station (Stop Hd)
  • Southport Station (Stop Hc)

Related Routes

From Preston to Southport by train

To get from Preston to Southport in North West, take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Preston station to Wigan North Western station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Wigan Wallgate station to Southport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to train station
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    London Euston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wigan North Western
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wigan Wallgate
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southport
    Walk to
    Southport
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line X2.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Preston and Southport in North West?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Preston to Southport in North West in 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Preston to Southport in North West?

    The X2 bus line goes from Railway Station (Stand A) station near Preston to Southport station near Southport in North West.

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Southport in North West by bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Preston to get to Southport in North West?

    Get on the X2 bus from the Railway Station (Stand A) stop near Preston in North West.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Preston to Southport in North West?

    The first bus from Preston to Southport in North West is Southport - Preston. It leaves the Railway Station (Stand A) stop at 05:30.

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