Southport station
Chapel Street
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 1BE
Southport Station can be found on Chapel Street in Southport as shown on the map, and is operated by Merseyrail.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Southport Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled between the delightful coastal town of Southport and the rest of the UK, Southport Train Station serves as a gateway for both locals and visitors. Whether you're setting off on a bustling business trip or planning a tranquil getaway to the seaside town, Southport Station is prepared to connect you to your destination. With a range of facilities and frequent services, it makes traveling by rail a more accessible and enjoyable experience.
Southport Station prides itself on offering a variety of essential amenities to ensure a smooth journey. The ticket office, open from early morning until late night, is a convenient place to purchase tickets. Additionally, you can collect tickets you've purchased online at the station. Although the station lacks accessible ticket machines, you can rest assured that smartcards can be issued and validated here, making travel even easier.
For those with additional accessibility needs, Southport is inclusive with step-free access available throughout. While wheelchair options and accessible toilets are not available, there are accessible ramps and help points to assist passengers. CCTV is also in place for added security, and luggage storage is not provided, so plan accordingly.
As you wait for your train, take a moment to enjoy the seating area, though note that there's no formal waiting room or first-class lounge. If hunger strikes, vending machines offer quick refreshments. For those needing to access cash, an ATM is conveniently located on the concourse.
The station also provides bicycle storage, including secure and CCTV-monitored spaces for those who cycle part of their journey. If repairs are needed before setting off, a cycle repair service is readily available. Unfortunately, you won’t find wi-fi or payphones, so prepare accordingly for communications.
Beyond the station, seamless connections can be made through a variety of onward travel options. If your journey involves a bus, schedules and routes can be accessed through Merseytravel. Although there's no taxi rank at the station itself, you'll easily find alternatives close by. Plus, Southport is not far from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, making it an excellent multi-modal transport hub.
Southport Station serves as a launching pad to numerous well-trafficked destinations in the UK. Curious travelers can hop on to quick trips to locations like Birkdale, Ainsdale, and Liverpool Central. If your wanderlust takes you further, consider going to Manchester Victoria, Chester, or even towards Wigan Wallgate.
Southport Station stands as a dynamic hub that provides a reliable starting point or endpoint for your adventures across the UK. With balanced offerings of convenience, amenities, and transport links, it invites you to seamlessly weave through destinations both near and far. So, whether your journey is for leisure, work, or the simple pleasure of discovery, Southport Station is here to accompany you along the winding tracks of your travel story. When you're ready to plan your visit, remember that tickets and more information are just a click away, making it easier than ever to embark on your rail adventure.
Ticket Office | |||||
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | Yes | ||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets from the Ticket Office | ||||
Accessible ticket machines | No | ||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||
Smartcards | |||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point Yes - from ticket office | ||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens Announcements | ||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||
Customer services notes | None | ||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||
Lost property |
None | ||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |||||
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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 office is step free. Both platforms accessed via concourse. | ||||
Ticket barriers and gates | Yes | ||||
Accessible ticket machines | No | ||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||
Ramp for train access | Yes | ||||
Accessible Toilets | No | ||||
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Southport | ||||
Seating area | Yes | ||||
Wheelchairs available | No | ||||
Getting to and from the station | |||||
Accessible taxis here | No | ||||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | Yes | ||||
Accessible spaces | None | ||||
Accessible car park equipment | No | ||||
Staff Help | |||||
Staff help available |
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Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||
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. |
Toilets | Yes |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Southport |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Refreshment Facilities | Available Food vending machine |
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ATM Machine | Available Located on concourse |
Shops | Available Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 280 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 Cycle Repairs available 16 racks, 146 secure spaces in staff car park |
Type of Storage | Compounds, Racks, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Station Car Park London Street, 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. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Wigan Wallgate | Northern | 06:57 | 5 | On time |
from Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 07:04 | 1 | 07:09 |
from Sandhills | Merseyrail | 07:19 | 2 | On time |
from Manchester Victoria | Northern | 07:24 | 4 | On time |
from Sandhills | Merseyrail | 07:34 | 1 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 06:51 | 1 | On time |
to Manchester Oxford Road | Northern | 07:05 | 4 | On time |
to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 07:06 | 2 | On time |
to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 07:21 | 1 | On time |
to Stalybridge | Northern | 07:26 | 5 | On time |