How do I get there by public transport? (Southport Theatre)

Getting the train

A frequent rail service runs from Southport to Liverpool Central Station.
From the station, you can either walk the short distance to the Promenade or take a taxi from outside the station.
There are rail connections to Southport from most parts of the country via the Wigan and Manchester stations.

Local Stations:
Ainsdale Train Station (5.98 km)
Birkdale Train Station (2.01 km)
Hillside Train Station (3.5 km)
Meols Cop Train Station (2.2 km)
Southport Train Station (0.6 km)

Northern Rail:
Operate regular services to Southport from Manchester Airport. Manchester (Piccadilly, Oxford Road and Victoria stations) & Bolton and Wigan.
Connecting services to & from the North East and Yorkshire are available at Manchester Piccadilly and from the North, Scotland and the South at Wigan.

Merseyrail:
Run fast and frequent services between Liverpool South Parkway (for Liverpool John Lennon Airport), Liverpool City Centre and Southport.

Useful Numbers:
Merseytravel Information (Local rail lines): 0151 236 7676
National Rail Enquiries: 0845 7484950