Bus from Penwortham to Southport
3 direct routes · 44–66 min · first bus 04:27, last bus 22:09 (weekdays).
Next buses to Southport as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Penwortham, 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 | ~44 min | 32 | Sat 31 · Sun 13 | 04:27 | 21:10 | Tesco (o/s) | Duke Street (Stop AB) | Howick Cross, Hutton, Much Hoole, Bretherton, Tarleton, Holmes & 3 more |
| 2 | Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire | ~66 min | 17 | Sat 16 · Sun 13 | 06:02 | 22:09 | Tesco (o/s) | Duke Street (Stop AB) | Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr, Walmer Bridge & 7 more |
| 741 | Shane Nuttall | ~48 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:10 | 15:10 | All Hallows RCHS (by) | Rufford Road (adj) | Howick Cross, Hutton, Longton, Walmer Bridge, Hall Carr, Walmer Bridge & 7 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Penwortham 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 or 741 bus timetable.
Fares from Penwortham to Southport
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 Penwortham to Southport?
3 routes run directly from Penwortham to Southport: the X2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire), the 741 (Shane Nuttall). The most frequent is the X2, 32 times each weekday — board at Tesco (o/s) and get off at Duke Street (Stop AB), about 44 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Penwortham to Southport?
Between 44 minutes on the X2 and 66 on the 2, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Howick Cross, Hutton, Much Hoole, Bretherton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Penwortham to Southport?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:27 and the last around 22:09. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Penwortham to Southport?
Adult singles from Penwortham to Southport: £3.00 on the X2 and 2 (Stagecoach Cumbria and Lancashire). 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.