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About Southport (SOP) Train Station

Station managed by: Merseyrail

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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Everything you need to know about Southport Station

Welcome to Southport Station

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.

Facilities and Ticket Options

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.

Amenities for Waiting and Refreshment

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.

Onward Travel and Connections

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.

Destinations to Discover

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.

Make Your Travel Plans with Ease

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.

Southport Station details & facilities

Ticket Office
Ticket Office Opening hours
Monday:05:28 to 00:37
Sunday:07:43 to 00:37
Ticket machinesYes
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:05:28 to 00:37
Sunday:07:43 to 00:37
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 office is step free. Both platforms accessed via concourse.

Ticket barriers and gatesYes
Accessible ticket machinesNo
Induction loopYes
Ramp for train accessYes
Accessible ToiletsNo
Waiting roomsThere is no waiting room office at Southport
Seating areaYes
Wheelchairs availableNo
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:05:28 to 00:37
Sunday:07:43 to 00:37
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 roomsThere is no waiting room office at Southport
Seating areaYes
1st Class LoungeNo
Refreshment FacilitiesAvailable

Food vending machine

ATM MachineAvailable

Located on concourse

ShopsAvailable

Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth

Currency ExchangeNo
Pay PhonesNo
Public Wi-FiNo
Bicycle Storage
Spaces280

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 StorageCompounds, Racks,
ShelteredYes
CCTVYes
Bicycle Hire
Cycle Hire InformationThere are no cycle hire facilities at this station

Transport Links to and from Southport Station

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

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.

Live Departures and arrivals from Southport Station

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

Arriving fromTrainArrival TimePlatformStatus
from Wigan WallgateNorthern06:575On time
from Liverpool CentralMerseyrail07:04107:09
from SandhillsMerseyrail07:192On time
from Manchester VictoriaNorthern07:244On time
from SandhillsMerseyrail07:341On time
Going toTrainDeparture TimePlatformStatus
to Liverpool CentralMerseyrail06:511On time
to Manchester Oxford RoadNorthern07:054On time
to Liverpool CentralMerseyrail07:062On time
to Liverpool CentralMerseyrail07:211On time
to StalybridgeNorthern07:265On time