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The Atkinson Museum
Compact local museum charting Southport's growth as a resort through photography, objects and social history displays.
Trains from Huddersfield to Southport run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 22:25. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 3:30 |
Last train 22:25 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 7 days |
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Compact local museum charting Southport's growth as a resort through photography, objects and social history displays.
Art gallery within The Atkinson showing historic and changing exhibitions, with a strong focus on regional artists and themes.
Volunteer-run heritage centre with transport, military and local history exhibits that offer a grassroots view of the town's past.
Southport's grand boulevard lined with shops, gardens and canopies, ideal for strolling and seeing the town's Victorian character.
Lakeside promenade beside the marine lake, popular for walking, views and easy access to the seafront attractions.
Historic public park with lakes, mature planting and a museum, offering a quieter green retreat away from the main seafront.
A warming Lancashire hotpot of lamb or mutton, onions and sliced potatoes, slow-cooked and closely associated with the county around Southport.
Crisp local potted shrimps from the Lancashire coast, preserved in spiced butter and traditionally served on toast. A classic north-west seaside delicacy.
A crumbly northern cheese from Lancashire, often eaten with pickles or bread. It is a long-standing regional staple across the county.
Stylish restaurant serving modern British cooking with seafood and seasonal dishes in a relaxed but polished setting on Lord Street.
Contemporary independent restaurant known for brunch, lunch and evening plates with good coffee and a relaxed town-centre feel.
Well-known seafood restaurant specialising in fresh fish, shellfish and classic British dishes in an elegant, established dining room.
Moderate for a UK seaside town. Hotels are often cheaper than major UK cities, while dining and local transport sit around typical regional UK tourist prices.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafes usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Southport Station -> Lord Street, Southport
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Most Huddersfield to Southport trains use the Huddersfield to Southport station pair. Use this guide to compare Huddersfield and Southport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Huddersfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Huddersfield.
Wi-Fi is available at Huddersfield. ATMs are available at Huddersfield.
Ticket office support is available at Huddersfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Huddersfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Huddersfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Huddersfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay), Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Southport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Southport.
ATMs are available at Southport.
Ticket office support is available at Southport. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Southport: Parking, WC.
Available at Southport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Southport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Ticket office is step free. Both platforms accessed via concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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