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 £5 - £25 and takes 3h 37m.

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, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Queen Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

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 £17 - £35.

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 FlixBus, depart from Manchester Airport 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 £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £25 and takes 3h 37m.

Where does the Handforth to Southport bus arrive?

Handforth to Southport bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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?

There are 1914+ hotels available in Southport.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Handforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
2h 16m
£17–34
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus Uk930 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Duke Streetbus 47
3h 37m
£6–25
Drive 47.1 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Southportcar 47.1 mi
55 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Handforth to Southporttaxi 47.1 mi
55 min
£95–120
Train via Liverpool Central
1. Take the train from Stockport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Southporttrain Liverpool Central - Southport
2h 43m
£26–57

Handforth to Southport by train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Handforth to Southport.

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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, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 3h 37m.

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