How to Find SMEC Ghost Train 2025: Your Guide to Our Spine-Tingling Halloween Railway Adventure Near Liverpool
Looking for the best Halloween events near Liverpool for your family this October? You've found it! This page is your comprehensive guide to easily reaching SMEC Ghost Train 2025, the North West's premier immersive Halloween railway experience. We're excited to help you plan your journey from Liverpool to our enchanting event at Southport Model Engineering Club.
Event Hours
Friday 30th – Saturday 31st October 2026
3:30pm - 8:30pm each night
Arrive 15 minutes before your booked time slot
Ready to visit from Liverpool? Ghost Train Experience Pre-Booking is Advised!
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Estimated Drive Times
Route Overview
The most direct route from Liverpool to Southport takes you north via the A565 coastal road, or alternatively via the M58 motorway for a faster journey.
Detailed Directions
1. From Liverpool city centre, head north on the A5036 (Regent Road)2. Follow signs for M58 (Wigan/Preston)3. Join the M58 motorway heading north4. After approximately 10 miles, take junction 3 exit onto A570 towards Ormskirk/Southport5. Continue on A570 through Ormskirk6. Merge onto A565 towards Southport7. Follow A565 into Southport town centre8. Turn right onto Lord Street (main shopping street)9. Free parking available on Rotten Row or surrounding area near Victoria ParkEstimated journey time: 45 minutes (may vary with traffic)
Parking Information
Free on-street parking is available around Victoria Park. Lord Street car parks are nearby if street parking is full. Evening and weekend parking is typically easier to find. The venue is approximately 5 minutes walk from most parking areas.
When You Arrive
- ✓Free parking available on Rotten Row or surrounding area near Victoria Park
- ✓Find us at the top of Rotten Row (Weld Road end)
- ✓Look for stewards in high-visibility orange jackets with SMEC name badges
- ✓Arrive 15 minutes before your booked time slot
- ✓Buy a ticket and choose a time slot (if you haven't already booked) - Buy Tickets Here
- ✓Check in and scan your ticket at the queue entrance at your allotted time
By Train from Liverpool
Direct trains run regularly from Liverpool Lime Street to Southport (Northern Railway line).Journey Details:• Frequency: Every 30 minutes throughout the day• Journey time: Approximately 50 minutes• From Southport station, Victoria Park is a 15-minute walk• Turn left from station, walk along Lord Street to Park Crescent• Alternatively, local taxis available at station (5-minute journey)Check Trainline or Merseyrail for latest timetables and ticket prices.
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Local Landmarks
- •The journey passes through Ormskirk, home to the historic market town
- •Near the Formby pinewoods and Red Squirrel Reserve
- •Southport Pier - one of the longest pleasure piers in Britain, visible from Lord Street
- •King's Gardens and Marine Lake are adjacent to Victoria Park
Local Tips for Liverpool Visitors
- ✓Consider the train for a stress-free journey - direct service with no changes required
- ✓If driving during rush hour (8-9am, 5-6pm), add 15-20 minutes to your journey time
- ✓The A565 coastal route offers scenic views but can be slower than the M58
- ✓Saturday evenings in Southport can be busy - arrive 15-20 minutes early to find parking
- ✓Liverpool visitors often make a day of it - explore Southport's Victorian pier and Lord Street before or after the Ghost Train experience
Plan your journey from Liverpool and book now!
Book TicketsOur Address
Southport Model Engineering Club
Rotten Row (next to Victoria Park)
Southport
Merseyside
PR8 2DA
Regular Train Rides
Every Sunday, 11am - 4pm
(Weather permitting)
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