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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Middleton is to train which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Middleton is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Middleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Middleton. However, there are services departing from Duke Street and arriving at Chapel Street via Wigan Bus Station, Bolton Interchange and Bury Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Southport to Middleton?

The distance between Southport and Middleton is 43 miles. The road distance is 40.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Middleton without a car is to train and line 17 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Southport to Middleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Middleton bus from?

Southport to Middleton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Duke Street station.

Train or bus from Southport to Middleton?

The best way to get from Southport to Middleton is to bus and line 607 bus which takes 4h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Southport to Middleton bus arrive?

Southport to Middleton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.

Can I drive from Southport to Middleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Middleton is 40 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Southport to Middleton.

Where can I stay near Middleton?

There are 3590+ hotels available in Middleton.

Southport to Middleton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 17 bus
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Victoriatrain Southport - Stalybridge / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Middleton Bus Stationbus 17 / ...
1h 53m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Castleton (Manchester)train Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2h 25m
£8–12
Bus, line 607 bus
1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Wigan Bus Stationbus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 607 / ...
4h 47m
Drive 40.2 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Middletoncar 40.2 mi
1h 3m
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Middletontaxi 40.2 mi
1h 3m
£85–110

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Southport to Middleton.

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Distance: 42.4 mi
Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Southport, England and Middleton, Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Duke Street to Chapel Street via Wigan Bus Station, Bolton Interchange, and Bury Interchange in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southport to Eastway via Bolton, Castleton (Manchester), and Vicarage Road North in around 2h 25m.

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