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Showtown
Museum of Blackpool's showbiz, seaside entertainment and local stories, with costumes, props and interactive displays in a central location.
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
19 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Southport to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Southport to Blackpool you need to make at least one change.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 19 km
| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £25 Average Price |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Southport to Blackpool coaches for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:58 Southport | 2h40 | 12:38 Blackpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:58 Southport | 2h44 | 12:42 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:28 Southport | 2h34 | 13:02 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:55 Southport | 2h43 | 13:38 Blackpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:55 Southport | 2h47 | 13:42 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:24 Southport | 2h38 | 14:02 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:32 Southport | 3h06 | 14:38 Blackpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:15 Southport | 2h27 | 14:42 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:45 Southport | 2h53 | 15:38 Blackpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:15 Southport | 2h28 | 15:43 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:45 Southport | 3h18 | 17:03 Blackpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:15 Southport | 2h30 | 16:45 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:45 Southport | 2h55 | 17:40 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:15 Southport | 2h28 | 17:43 Blackpool | 3 changes | |
![]() | 15:15 Southport | 2h45 | 18:00 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:52 Southport | 2h34 | 18:26 Blackpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:52 Southport | 2h43 | 18:35 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:22 Southport | 2h28 | 18:50 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:57 Southport | 2h53 | 19:50 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:20 Southport | 2h25 | 20:45 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:11 Southport | 2h49 | 22:00 Blackpool | 3 changes | |
![]() | 19:41 Southport | 2h04 | 21:45 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:06 Southport | 2h54 | 23:00 Blackpool | 3 changes | |
![]() | 20:41 Southport | 2h04 | 22:45 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:32 Southport | 8h31 | 6:03 Blackpool | 3 changes | |
![]() | 21:32 Southport | 8h31 | 6:03 Blackpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 22:27 Southport | 9h27 | 7:54 Blackpool | 3 changes | |
![]() | 23:10 Southport | 7h45 | 6:55 Blackpool | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
![]() | 6:21 Southport | 2h26 | 8:47 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:51 Southport | 2h36 | 9:27 Blackpool | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:51 Southport | 2h46 | 9:37 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:32 Southport | 2h50 | 10:22 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:06 Southport | 2h36 | 10:42 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:40 Southport | 2h42 | 11:22 Blackpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:22 Southport | 3h00 | 12:22 Blackpool | 1 change | |
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Buses from Southport to Blackpool run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:10, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 19 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 19 km |
Average bus duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 4m |
First bus 4:10 |
Last bus 23:10 |
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Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, though small change is appreciated.
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