Southport travel guide
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You're Going to Love Southport
With a population of 93,044, Southport is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 29 days in order to fully appreciate everything Southport has to offer.
Where to Eat in Southport
If you’re looking for affordable options, Spago (7 Dicconson Terrace) and The Bar & Burger Co (Marine Parade Ocean Plaza) are great picks.
When to visit Southport
How to Get to Southport
Plane
When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Southport from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 05m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to London takes 1h 53m and costs around RM 249 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about RM 524 for a 3h 12m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.7 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Southport. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and U-Save, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Southport takes 80 km and will cost you around RM 52. From Leeds, the ticket costs about RM 52 for a journey of 129 km.
Airlines serving Southport
Where to stay in Southport
Average rates range from around RM 369 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 498 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Southport
Most booked hotels in Southport
Hiring a car in Southport
Expect to pay RM 7.65 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 91.77 and RM 122.36. The most frequently booked car type in Southport is Compact (Ford Kuga or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.