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Southport

Southport

A Merseyside seaside town with Victorian architecture, a pier and the Marine Lake. It is known for golf, including The Open venue Royal Birkdale, and is close to the Sefton coast beaches at Formby and Ainsdale.

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Where to stay

  • Town centreShops, restaurants and the station within walking distance
  • Promenade and Marine LakeSeafront hotels near the pier and attractions
  • BirkdaleResidential area with guest houses, close to Royal Birkdale golf club
  • FormbyCoastal town about 15 minutes south by car
  • AinsdaleBeachside village about 10 minutes south

Getting there

  • By road, take the M6 to junction 26 then the M58 and A570, or the A59 from Preston (M6 junction 31)
  • Merseyrail runs frequent trains from Liverpool; Northern runs from Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bolton and Wigan
  • Southport station's main entrance is on Chapel Street in the town centre
  • Marine Drive car park (PR8 1RX) takes coaches
TipGolf weeks and big events fill hotels early, so book ahead; the town centre is easy to do on foot from the station.

Travel details can change, especially on event days — check with the venue or operator before you travel.

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Questions people ask

Where is the best place to stay near Southport?

Town centre: Shops, restaurants and the station within walking distance. Promenade and Marine Lake: Seafront hotels near the pier and attractions. Birkdale: Residential area with guest houses, close to Royal Birkdale golf club. Formby: Coastal town about 15 minutes south by car. Ainsdale: Beachside village about 10 minutes south.

How do I get to Southport?

By road, take the M6 to junction 26 then the M58 and A570, or the A59 from Preston (M6 junction 31). Merseyrail runs frequent trains from Liverpool; Northern runs from Manchester Airport, Manchester, Bolton and Wigan. Southport station's main entrance is on Chapel Street in the town centre. Marine Drive car park (PR8 1RX) takes coaches.

Any tips for visiting Southport?

Golf weeks and big events fill hotels early, so book ahead; the town centre is easy to do on foot from the station.

Which airport is closest to Southport?

The nearest airport on this site is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, about 23 miles away in a straight line. See hotels near the airport.