Bus from Southport to Ormskirk
5 direct routes · 27–49 min · first bus 05:17, last bus 20:50 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:45, last bus 20:50.
Next buses to Ormskirk as of 18:14
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Southport, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 375 | Arriva North West | ~40 min | 29 | Sat 16 · Sun 15 | 05:17 | 20:50 | Duke Street (Stop AA) | School House Green (opp) | Pool Hey, Carr Cross, Scarisbrick, Bescar, Drummersdale, Heatons Bridge & 1 more |
| 385 | Arriva North West | ~40 min | 13 | Sat 13 · no Sunday buses | 05:47 | 17:40 | Duke Street (Stop AA) | School House Green (opp) | Pool Hey, Carr Cross, Scarisbrick, Pinfold & Hurlston |
| 37A | Metro Network | ~49 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:31 | 17:16 | Southport Interchange (Stop CF) | Park Road (by) | Halsall, Shirdley Hill, Halsall, Barton, Haskayne, Downholland & 3 more |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X37, 857
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X37 | Metro Network | ~27 min | 1 | Sat 1 · no Sunday buses | 19:00 | 19:00 | Southport Interchange (Stop GB) | Bus Station (Stand 3) | Scarisbrick |
| 857 | Charlton Mini's | ~40 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:49 | 07:49 | Kew Road (opp) | School House Green (opp) | Shirdley Hill & Halsall |
Times are for the first boarding point in Southport 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 375 bus, 385 bus, 37A bus, X37 bus or 857 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Southport to Ormskirk?
5 routes run directly from Southport to Ormskirk: the 375 (Arriva North West), the 385 (Arriva North West), the 37A (Metro Network), the X37 (Metro Network), the 857 (Charlton Mini's). The most frequent is the 375, 29 times each weekday — board at Duke Street (Stop AA) and get off at School House Green (opp), about 40 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Southport to Ormskirk?
Between 27 minutes on the X37 and 49 on the 37A, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Pool Hey, Carr Cross, Scarisbrick, Bescar and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Southport to Ormskirk?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:17 and the last around 20:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Southport to Ormskirk?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.