Bus from Banks (Lancashire) to Southport
5 direct routes · about 19 min · first bus 04:48, last bus 22:48 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southport as of 12:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Banks, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~19 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 13 | 04:48 | 21:34 | Schwartzman Drive (opp) | Duke Street (Stop AB) | Fiddlers Ferry |
| 2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~21 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 06:44 | 22:48 | Church Road (by) | Duke Street (Stop AB) | — |
| 347 | Vision Bus | ~20 min | 6 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:27 | 18:58 | Schwartzman Drive (opp) | Duke Street (Stop AB) | Fiddlers Ferry |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · 723, 741
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 723 | Don Fraser Coaches | ~5 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:02 | 16:02 | Glebe Lane (opp) | Neales Fold (adj) | Fiddlers Ferry |
| 741 | Shane Nuttall | ~7 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:51 | 15:51 | Church Road (by) | Rufford Road (adj) | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Banks on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X2 bus, 2 bus, 347 bus, 723 bus or 741 bus timetable.
Fares from Banks to Southport
- £3.00 adult single on the X2 and 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire)
- £3.00 adult single, £4.80 return on the 347 (Vision Bus)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Banks to Southport?
5 routes run directly from Banks to Southport: the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 347 (Vision Bus), the 723 (Don Fraser Coaches), the 741 (Shane Nuttall). The most frequent is the X2, 32 times each weekday — board at Schwartzman Drive (opp) and get off at Duke Street (Stop AB), about 19 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Banks to Southport?
Around 19 minutes on the X2, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Fiddlers Ferry on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Banks to Southport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:48 and the last around 22:48. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Banks to Southport?
Adult singles from Banks to Southport: £3.00 on the X2 and 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire); £3.00 on the 347 (Vision Bus). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.