Southport is easy to get to whether you're travelling by road, rail, sea or air...
By car:
From the South, take the M6 to exit 26; the M58 will take you to Ormskirk and then take the A570 to Southport. From the North, follow the A59 from Preston (exit 31rom the M6) and then follow the signs to Southport.
Parking:
There is on-road pay and display parking around Southport as well as a number of off-road car parks. There are also two 'park and ride' car parks, one situated on The Esplanade by Splash World and one at Foul Lane off Kew roundabout (A570 from Ormskirk, opens November 2007). Beach parking is also available subject to tide times and heights.
Details regarding parking arrangements for the Open Golf Championship will be confirmed very shortly.
Rail and coach services:
Regular services to Southport operate throughout the year. A fast and frequent rail service runs between Liverpool City Centre and Southport, for timetable information please visit Merseytravel. Rail connections to Southport from Scotland, the North and the rest of the country are available via Manchester and Wigan stations. National Express coaches serve Southport from all major UK towns and cities.
For National Rail Enquiries: +44 (0) 08457 484950 www.thetrainline.com
Details regarding rail time tables and fares for the Open Golf Championship will be confirmed very shortly.
By Air:
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the fastest growing regional airport for scheduled traffic serving over 60 destinations with all the major operators including Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air. The modern terminal building is home to a growing number of prestigious retail brands offering the highest quality of product and services. The car park is located directly opposite the terminal building and with over 6000 spaces you will never need to worry about finding a space. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is fully integrated into the North West's Public transport system and located just ten minutes from the major motorway network making it easily accessible.
For a full list of destinations served by Liverpool John Lennon Airport download the small file at the bottom of this page or for further information please visit:
www.liverpoolairport.com
Blackpool Airport
+44 (0) 1253 343 434
www.fly-blackpool.com
Manchester International Airport
+44 (0) 0161 489 3000
www.manchesterairport.co.uk
By Sea:
Daily sailings from Belfast, Dublin and the Isle of man to Liverpool are available as are sailings from Dun Laogshire to Holyhead.
Once you have arrived in Southport, it's easy to get around. There are a number of local taxi companies who can transport you door to door. There's also an efficent local bus service available.
If you fancy a guided bus tour of the resort, there's an excellent open-top sightseeing bus tour available, ever popular with visitors.
