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Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Southport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Southport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £47, and a coach costs an average of £60.
Distance: 241 km
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£47 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Southport from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Southport is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:194h45Cardiff12:04Southport£471One-way0 changes
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7:194h45Cardiff12:04Southport£471One-way0 changes
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7:194h45Cardiff12:04Southport£471One-way0 changes
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FAQs: Cardiff to Southport
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Southport:
A train is £14 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cardiff to Southport costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Southport take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Southport as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) and arrive in Liverpool, Liverpool One.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Southport station (SOP).
- Travel with National Express to go to Southport by coach.
- Travel with Transport for Wales, Transport for Wales to go to Southport by train.
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