🚌 Bus from Liverpool to Southport
3 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 07:05, last bus 22:15 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | Arriva North West | ~65 min | 53 | 07:05 | 22:15 | Queen Square Bus Station (Stand 10) |
| X2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~59 min | 39 | 05:42 | 21:26 | Queen Square Bus Station (Stand 11) |
| 300 | Arriva North West | ~79 min | 36 | 07:02 | 20:12 | Queen Square Bus Station (Stand 10) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Liverpool on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Liverpool to Southport?
3 routes run directly from Liverpool to Southport: the 47 (Arriva North West), the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 300 (Arriva North West).
How long does the bus take from Liverpool to Southport?
Around 65 minutes on the 47, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Liverpool to Southport?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 47) leaves around 07:05 and the last around 22:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Liverpool to Southport?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.