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

From Widnes to Southport by bus and train

To get from Widnes to Southport in North West, take the 82A bus from Doctors Pub station to Cressington Station (Stop A) station. Next, take the MERSEYRAIL train from Cressington station to Southport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 82A82A
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Doctors Pub
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Doctors Pub
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 82A82A
    Wait for bus
    82A
    Liverpool
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cressington Station (Stop A)
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cressington
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    58 min
  • 7
    Walk to Southport
    Walk to
    Southport
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Widnes to Southport by bus and train via 79C, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Widnes to Southport in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79C bus from Vicarage Road station to Station Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Southport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Vicarage Road
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicarage Road
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Murdishaw
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    61 min
  • 9
    Walk to Southport
    Walk to
    Southport
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Widnes to Southport
The distance between Widnes, North West and Southport, North West is approximately 37.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Widnes 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 Widnes

Widnes is located at Widnes, North West and the nearest public transport station is Vicarage Road.

Bus stations close to Widnes:

  • Vicarage Road
  • Kingsway Hotel
  • Doctors Pub
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)

Alternative route from Widnes to Southport by bus and train via 79C, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY and MERSEYRAIL

To get from Widnes to Southport in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 79C bus from Vicarage Road station to Station Road station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY train and finally take the MERSEYRAIL train from Liverpool South Parkway station to Southport station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 79C79C
Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Train - MERSEYRAIL
Walk to Southport
Leaves from Vicarage Road
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Vicarage Road
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 79C79C
    Wait for bus
    79C
    Murdishaw
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Station Road
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Runcorn
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for train
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Liverpool South Parkway
    8 min
  • 7
    Train - MERSEYRAILMERSEYRAIL
    Wait for train
    MERSEYRAIL
    Southport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Southport
    61 min
  • 9
    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 Widnes to Southport?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line 82A, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 79C, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line MERSEYRAIL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

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

    The 82A bus line goes from Doctors Pub station near Widnes to Liverpool station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Liverpool station near Southport in North West

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

    The total travel time between Widnes and Southport in North West by bus and train is about 2 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 82A bus from the Doctors Pub stop near Widnes in North West.

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

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

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