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Compare train and coach for Preston to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 23 km
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1h 34m Average total duration 1h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Preston to Southport
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Buses from Preston to Southport run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 09:23, the last at 22:10. The fastest coach covers the 23 km distance in 43m.
Distance 23 km |
Average bus duration 1h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 43m |
First bus 09:23 |
Last bus 22:10 |
Bus providers: Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Preston to SouthportYou can travel by bus between Preston to Southport with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire for as low as £3. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Coaches from Preston to Southport
Coaches from Preston to Southport leave only once daily and pass through Manchester and Liverpool along the way, adding up to a trip that can take four and a half to six and a half hours. Passengers in a hurry might want to seek alternative means of transport. However, the long journey has an upside for travellers who wish to call in at these intermediate stops, especially the weekend service, which leaves plenty of time for shopping en route.
Which coach companies travel from Preston to Southport?
At present, National Express is the only coach service between these two towns.
How long is the coach from Preston to Southport?
On weekdays, coaches from Preston to Southport take about four and a half hours, following a roundabout route with a 30-minute stop at Manchester Coach Station and a 55-minute stop at the One Bus Station, Canning Place, Liverpool. Passengers should expect to add another two hours to the journey at the weekend, with an hour's stop in Liverpool and almost two hours in Manchester.
How many coaches are there from Preston to Southport?
There's one coach from Preston to Southport every day. On Monday to Friday, it departs in the early afternoon and arrives in the middle of the evening. On Saturday and Sunday, the coach leaves around lunchtime.
What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from Preston to Southport?
Departure bus station: Coaches leave from Preston Bus Station, which has been recently renovated to the tune of £35 million. The new complex includes sports and leisure centres and an area dedicated to young people's activities. The city centre is just on the other side of the building to the coach and bus bays, through a pleasant pedestrianised zone. With 40 stops in operation, Preston City, South Lancashire and East Lancashire bus routes run to and from Moss Side, Chorley, Leyland, Fleetwood and many other destinations.
Arrival bus station: Southport Bus and Coach Stop is on the corner of Eastbank Street and Lord Street, a four-minute walk from the town centre. Passengers from Preston are delivered right into the heart of the town's many attractions. Victoria Park, Splash World, the Royal Clifton Hotel and Spa, Southport Pleasureland and a number of nature trails and hikes are all less than a mile away, and visitors can also hire bikes at the nearby Eco Centre.
FAQs: Preston to Southport coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston 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.
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