The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Southport
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
307 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Southport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Southport will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 20 buses that leave London for Southport every day 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 307 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus9:307h55London, Victoria Coach Station17:25Blackpool, Central Coach Station£51One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:005h35London, Victoria Coach Station11:35Liverpool, Liverpool One£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:305h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:35Liverpool, Liverpool One£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:005h50London, Victoria Coach Station15:50Liverpool, Liverpool One£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:405h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)15:50Liverpool, Liverpool One£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:404h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)20:35Liverpool, Liverpool One£111One-way0 changes
FlixBus19:354h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)0:30Liverpool, Liverpool One£171One-way0 changes
FlixBus6:305h05London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)11:35Liverpool, Liverpool One£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:405h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)15:50Liverpool, Liverpool One£101One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:305h20London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)13:50Liverpool, Liverpool One£111One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, flight and coach for London to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £54.
Distance: 307 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £136 Average Price |
6h 26m Average total duration 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Southport bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Southport coaches for today, Tuesday 5 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 6:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 11:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h05 | 11:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 13:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h20 | 13:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 7h55 | 17:25 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 15:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h55 | 17:05 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 7h15 | 17:25 Blackpool, Central Coach Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h40 | 17:10 Preston, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h10 | 15:50 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h00 | 17:10 Preston, Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h15 | 19:15 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 13:10 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 7h05 | 20:15 Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 13:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h35 | 19:15 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h35 | 20:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h55 | 20:35 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h30 | 0:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:35 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 4h55 | 0:30 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 6 May | |||||
FlixBus | 0:05 London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h00 | 6:05 Liverpool, Liverpool One | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Southport
Buses from London to Southport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 307 km distance in 4h 50m.
Distance 307 km |
Average bus duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from London to SouthportYou can travel by bus between London to Southport with FlixBus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London to Southport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Southport by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Southport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Southport
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
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