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How to get fromSouthport to Handforthby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Southport to Handforth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Handforthtrain
    2h 11m
    £17–35

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellington Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus47
    2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus170 / ...
    3h 21m
    £6–26

  3. Drive 47.5 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Handforthcar47.5 mi
    55 min
    £12–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Southport to Handforthtaxi47.5 mi
    55 min
    £100–120

  5. Train via Liverpool

    1. Take the train from Southport to Liverpool South ParkwaytrainSouthport - Hunts Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to StockporttrainLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    2h 48m
    £25–43

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Oxford RoadtrainSouthport - Manchester Oxford Road
    2. Take the bus from Oxford Road Station to Frontline Housebus42C
    2h 49m

Southport to Handforth by train

Calendar187Weekly Trains
Duration2h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Southport, England and Handforth, England?

You can take a train from Southport to Handforth via Bolton and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellington Street to Pointing Dog via Queen Square Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 3h 21m.

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