What is the cheapest way to get from Handforth to Southport?

The cheapest way to get from Handforth to Southport is to bus which costs £8 - £21 and takes 3h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Handforth to Southport?

The fastest way to get from Handforth to Southport is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Southport?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Southport. However, there are services departing from St James' Way and arriving at Duke Street via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Handforth and Southport?

No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Southport. However, there are services departing from Handforth and arriving at Southport via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Handforth to Southport?

The distance between Handforth and Southport is 48 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.

How do I travel from Handforth to Southport without a car?

The best way to get from Handforth to Southport without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £18 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Handforth to Southport?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Handforth to Southport, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Southport bus from?

Handforth to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Southport train from?

Handforth to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Handforth station.

Train or bus from Handforth to Southport?

The best way to get from Handforth to Southport is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £18 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £21 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the Handforth to Southport bus arrive?

Handforth to Southport bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Handforth to Southport train arrive?

Handforth to Southport train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Handforth to Southport?

Yes, the driving distance between Handforth to Southport is 47 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Handforth to Southport.

How do I get a train ticket from Handforth to Southport?

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Where can I stay near Southport?

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Handforth to Southport - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Handforth to Southport by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Handforth to Manchester PiccadillyCrewe - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to SouthportManchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 16m
£18–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke StreetX2
3h 12m
£8–20
Drive 47.1 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Southport47.1 mi
55 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Handforth to Southport47.1 mi
55 min
£95–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shopping Centre to Chester Street42C
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to SouthportManchester Oxford Road - Southport
3h 13m

Handforth to Southport by train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 48.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Handforth, England and Southport, England?

You can take a train from Handforth to Southport via Manchester Piccadilly and Bolton in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St James' Way to Duke Street via Manchester Airport The Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 12m.

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