--- description: "Free parking at Birkdale railway station: 90 spaces, including 7 accessible bays, plus priced options from £0.80 an hour nearby." title: Parking Near Birkdale Railway Station, Southport | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-railway-station-ee9ac1a9.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Birkdale Railway Station, Southport Transport Parking · Southport, England · Birkdale railway station Published 9 Aug 2026 · Updated 14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 38 Weld Road, Southport, PR8 2DS [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/gb/eng/southport) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/gb/eng/southport) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/gb/eng/southport) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/southport) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/gb/eng/southport) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/gb/eng/southport) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/gb/eng/southport) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/gb/eng/southport) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/gb/eng/southport) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/gb/eng/southport) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/gb/eng/southport) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/gb/eng/southport) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/gb/eng/southport) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/gb/eng/southport) Where Can I Park at Birkdale Railway Station? The station car park has 90 spaces, including 7 accessible spaces, and parking is free. It also has 24 secure cycle parking spaces. For a paid alternative, a secure covered space in Birkdale is 0.4 mi away and costs £50 a day, while other options range from £0.80 an hour to £30 a day. Listen to article 5:19 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
38 Weld Road, Southport, PR8 2DS
Closest listed space
Secure Covered Parking in Birkdale - £50/Day!, 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
Nearest station
Southport Eastbank Street railway station, 0.7 mi (15 min walk)
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Parking is free, making the station car park a practical choice for rail commuters who arrive early enough to find a bay. Merseyrail also lists 24 secure cycle parking spaces at the station (merseyrail.org), which can help commuters avoid taking a car for the whole journey. ## Commuter Parking for the Southport Branch Free station parking at the station is listed with a 90-space capacity and a 38-minute journey time in Merseyrail’s station car park information (merseyrail.org). The free rate suits regular commuters, particularly those who can plan around the available bays rather than relying on a paid alternative. The station has step-free access rated A, and Merseyrail lists Blue Badge parking and wheelchair accessibility among its facilities (merseytravel.gov.uk; merseyrail.org). These features make the station car park especially useful for passengers who need an accessible route between the vehicle and platform. Show map of Southport ## Street Parking Around Weld Road The station is on Weld Road in Birkdale, within Southport’s residential street network. Merseytravel lists Blue Badge parking at the station (merseytravel.gov.uk), while National Rail identifies 7 accessible spaces within the station parking provision (nationalrail.co.uk). Drivers using streets beyond the station car park need to follow the signs and markings applying at the space where they stop. The station information identifies the dedicated car park and drop-off facilities through National Rail (nationalrail.co.uk), so leaving a vehicle on nearby residential roads should not be treated as an alternative station facility. ## Parksy Spaces Near Birkdale Railway Station The closest priced Parksy option is a secure covered space in Birkdale, 0.4 mi away, priced at £50 a day. Its covered format suits drivers who want a protected space close to the station and are willing to pay more for that arrangement. At 0.8 mi, a Southport lot costs £30 a day, while another Southport parking lot costs £2 an hour. A space at Best Western Royal Clifton, Southport, is 0.9 mi away at £0.80 an hour. The hourly options suit shorter stays or flexible visits, while the daily spaces are easier to budget for a full day. Further choices include a secure 24/7 Southport central car park, 1.0 mi away at £3 an hour, and parking at Southport & Formby Hospital, 1.1 mi away at £1.95 an hour. These spaces suit drivers prepared to park farther from the station in exchange for a choice of paid formats. ## Other Stations and Transport Connections From Birkdale Southport Eastbank Street railway station is the nearest station listed in the local place information, 0.7 mi away and about a 15-minute walk. Southport Lord Street railway station is also nearby, at about a 16-minute walk. The station forms part of the Southport branch of Merseyrail’s Northern line (wikipedia.org), giving rail travellers an alternative to driving into central Southport. Merseyrail also lists local taxi numbers for Birkdale station, including 01704 535 050, 01704 531 000 and 01704 537 777 (merseyrail.org). For major events at Royal Birkdale, public parking is provided through managed Park & Ride rather than public parking at the venue or in its immediate surrounding area (theopen.com). Show street view near Birkdale railway station ## Sources - [UK Government parking rules](https://www.gov.uk/parking-rules) - [UK Government driving and transport services](https://www.gov.uk/browse/driving) - [Commuter parking](https://transportnsw.info/travel-info/ways-to-get-around/drive/parking/commuter-parking) - [National Rail Enquiries](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk) - [Birkdale Station](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/birkdale/) - [Birkdale Station](https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/train/find-a-station/birkdale-station/) - [Birkdale train station | timetable | ticket prices & facilities](https://www.merseyrail.org/journey-planning/stations/birkdale/) - [Getting to our stations by car | Free Station Parking ...](https://www.merseyrail.org/journey-planning/getting-to-our-stations/car/) - [Getting to Royal Birkdale | Travel Options | The 154th Open](https://www.theopen.com/tickets-and-hospitality/getting-there) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Where Can I Park at Birkdale Railway Station? The station car park has 90 spaces, including 7 accessible spaces, and parking is free. It also has 24 secure cycle parking spaces. For a paid alternative, a secure covered space in Birkdale is 0.4 mi away and costs £50 a day, while other options range from £0.80 an hour to £30 a day. ### Is Parking at Birkdale Railway Station Free? Yes, the station car park is free and has 90 spaces. This suits regular rail commuters who can plan around the available bays, although arriving early can help drivers find a space. The car park is operated through Merseyrail and includes 7 accessible spaces. ### Does Birkdale Railway Station Have Accessible Parking? The station has 7 accessible spaces within its parking provision. Merseytravel lists Blue Badge parking, and the station has step-free access rated A. These facilities can help passengers who need an accessible route between the vehicle and platform. ### Can I Park on Streets Around Weld Road? The station is on Weld Road within Southport’s residential street network. Drivers using streets beyond the station car park need to follow the signs and markings applying where they stop. Nearby residential roads should not be treated as an alternative station facility, because the dedicated car park and drop-off facilities are identified separately. ### What Paid Parking Is Available Near Birkdale Railway Station? The closest priced Parksy option is a secure covered space in Birkdale, 0.4 mi away, at £50 a day. At 0.8 mi, one Southport lot costs £30 a day and another costs £2 an hour. Further choices include £0.80 an hour at Best Western Royal Clifton, Southport, 0.9 mi away. ### What Transport Connections Are Available From Birkdale Railway Station? The station forms part of the Southport branch of Merseyrail’s Northern line. Southport Eastbank Street railway station is 0.7 mi away and about a 15-minute walk, while Southport Lord Street railway station is about a 16-minute walk. 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