Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Southport travel guide

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You're Going to Love Southport

With a population of 93.044, Southport is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

Where to Eat in Southport

If you’re looking for affordable options, Spago (7 Dicconson Terrace) and The Bar & Burger Co (Marine Parade Ocean Plaza) are great picks.

When to visit Southport

Southport in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 257
1 night at 3-star hotel
Southport in July
Estimated hotel price
AED 257
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Southport

Plane

When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Southport from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to London takes 2h 06m and costs around AED 768 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about AED 562 for a 3h 13m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Southport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

When flying to Southport, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Southport from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 7h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Southport, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Southport to London takes 2h 06m and costs around AED 768 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about AED 562 for a 3h 13m trip. Located 3.1 km from the city centre, Southport Hillside, Merseyside is the busiest station in Southport. Another popular train station is Southport Birkdale, located 1.7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Southport is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 308 km from Southport. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Southport, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Southport takes 105 km and will cost you around AED 40. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about AED 51 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Southport

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Southport

Lufthansa
Good (7,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,584 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,780 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,688 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,211 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,210 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Southport

Average rates range from around AED 341 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 419 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Southport

Most booked hotels in Southport

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The Vincent Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 419+
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The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 358+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 356+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 191+
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Travelodge Southport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 180+
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Prince Of Wales Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
AED 255+
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Hiring a car in Southport

Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay AED 6.40 per litre in Southport (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Southport, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

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