This websites requires JavaScript to work. It looks like your browser doesn't support JavaScript, or has it turned off. Please try again with JavaScript support.

About Hillside (HIL) Train Station

Station managed by: Merseyrail

Hillside station
Waterloo Road
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 4QR

Hillside Station can be found on Waterloo Road in Southport as shown on the map, and is operated by Merseyrail.

Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Hillside Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.

Ready to book your travel to Hillside? Search here to find the best journey for you, and save big with our FairSplits - we give you our Cheapest Split Ticket Price Guarantee*

Everything you need to know about Hillside Station

Welcome to Hillside Train Station

Nestled in the suburb of Southport, Hillside Station offers a gateway to the serene landscapes of northern England. Known for its convenient facilities and strategic connectivity, Hillside is an ideal starting point for both the leisurely traveller and the daily commuter. Whether you’re catching a local train or planning an intercity adventure, this station equips you with essential amenities and access to popular destinations.

Station Facilities and Amenities

Hillside Station is equipped with a well-structured ticket office, open from early in the morning until late at night, ensuring flexibility for travelers. Although ticket machines are unavailable, collecting tickets bought online is straightforward at the ticket office. For those using modern technology, smartcard services are provided, complete with validators.

Assistance is readily available at the station. You can find help at designated points or from onsite staff throughout the week, allowing a stress-free experience for each visitor. For added security, the station is monitored by CCTV, and hearing assistance is supported with induction loops. However, facilities such as accessible ticket machines and luggage storage are currently absent.

Notably, Hillside Station prides itself on being accessible to all, offering step-free access to platforms and ramps for easy boarding. Although options for accessible taxis and parking are limited, there is an impaired mobility set down and pick-up point to cater to those in need.

Passengers can relax in the seating area while waiting for trains, as waiting rooms are not available. Toilets are available, though there are no baby changing facilities. For refreshment, vending machines provide cold drinks and snacks to keep you satisfied without needing to leave the platform.

Connections and Transport Links

Hillside Station is well intertwined with local transport networks, enhancing its appeal for seamless onward travel. There is no taxi rank directly at the station, but local bus services and rail replacement options are readily accessible. For those needing airport transfer options, Liverpool John Lennon Airport is within reach, and combined train and bus tickets can streamline your journey there, with connections via Liverpool South Parkway.

Whether you're planning a trip to nearby Southport, the buzzing city of Liverpool Central, or any of the other vibrant destinations such as Birkdale and Ainsdale, Hillside Station offers a convenient starting point.

Popular Destinations from Hillside

The charm of Hillside extends beyond its immediate surroundings, with captivating routes to explore. You can take a scenic ride to Formby or enjoy urban excursions to Moorfields and Liverpool South Parkway. Whether traveling for business or leisure, Hillside acts as a pivotal spot for connections to various exciting locales across the network.

Plan Your Visit

In conclusion, Hillside Train Station serves as a vital travel node, providing excellent facilities, assured accessibility, and dynamic connectivity. This combined with its scenic surroundings makes it an attractive choice for countless travelers. Whether you're visiting for business, leisure, or simply passing through, Hillside offers the support and amenities to make your journey as smooth as possible. When planning your travels or purchasing tickets, Hillside Station stands as a welcoming entrance to northern England's railway adventures.

So why wait? Let Hillside Station be your starting point for unforgettable journeys, filled with convenience and ease.

Hillside Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday:05:34 to 00:30
Sunday:07:49 to 00:30
Ticket machinesNo
Collect tickets bought onlineYes

Collect tickets from the Ticket Office

Accessible ticket machinesNo
Induction loopYes
Smartcards
Smartcards issued at this stationYes
Smartcard validatorsYes
Information available from staff

Yes - from help point

Yes - from ticket office

Customer information

DepartureScreens

ArrivalScreens

Announcements

Staff help available
Monday:05:34 to 00:30
Sunday:07:49 to 00:30
Customer help pointsYes
Customer services notesNone
Luggage storageNo
Lost property
Monday to Friday:07:00 to 10:00 15:00 to 18:00
Monday to Friday:07:00 to 10:00 15:00 to 18:00

None

CCTV at the stationYes
Station Accessibility
Step-free access

Step free access is available throughout the whole station.

Category A: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform.

Ticket barriers and gatesNo
Accessible ticket machinesNo
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting rooms
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableYes
Getting to and from the station
Accessible taxis hereNo
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up pointYes
Accessible spacesNone
Accessible car park equipmentNo
Staff Help
Staff help available
Monday:05:34 to 00:30
Sunday:07:49 to 00:30
Customer Help Points and Meeting PointYes
Helpline

We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here.

ToiletsYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Baby ChangingNo
Waiting rooms
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine

ATM MachineNo
ShopsNo
Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces50

Secure cycle parking is available at the station. If you are interested in reserving secure parking further details can be found at  www.merseyrail.org

6 racks, 42 secure spaces

adjacent to booking office

Type of StorageStands, Compounds,
ShelteredYes
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Hillside Station

All you need to know about Hillside's links with other modes of transport, including local bus services, taxis, care hire & more

Waterloo Road, Birkdale, Southport

A taxi rank is not available at this station.

For onward travel information click here or contact the Traveline on 0871 200 2233

The nearest Airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, it is possible to book through Rail/bus tickets from any Merseyrail station. There is no need to buy separate train and bus tickets, simply ask for 'Liverpool John Lennon Airport' when buying your ticket. The 86A or the 80A bus will take you from Liverpool South Parkway station to the airport with a journey time of just 10 mins.

Live Departures and arrivals from Hillside Station

Want to check the latest departures and arrivals into Hillside station? Find live information for the next trains departing and arriving at the station below.