How to Find SMEC Ghost Train 2025: Your Guide to Our Spine-Tingling Halloween Railway Adventure Near Warrington
Looking for the best Halloween events near Warrington 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 Warrington 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 Warrington? Ghost Train Experience Pre-Booking is Advised!
Book TicketsDriving from Warrington
Estimated Drive Times
Route Overview
From Warrington to Southport, take the M62 west then join the M58 northbound for a straightforward motorway journey.
Detailed Directions
1. From Warrington town centre, follow signs for M62 (Liverpool)2. Join M62 heading west3. After approximately 12 miles, take junction 6 exit for M584. Join M58 towards Southport5. Continue on M58 for approximately 12 miles6. Take junction 3 exit onto A570 towards Ormskirk/Southport7. Follow A570 through Ormskirk8. Merge onto A565 into Southport9. Follow signs to town centre/Lord Street10. Free parking available on Rotten Row or surrounding area near Victoria ParkEstimated journey time: 50 minutes
Parking Information
Free street parking around Victoria Park area. Additional options at Lord Street multi-storey car parks. Evening parking is generally easier. The park entrance is well-signposted from Lord Street.
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 Warrington
Train services from Warrington require changes, typically at Liverpool or Wigan.Recommended Route:• Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street (25 mins)• Change at Liverpool Lime Street• Liverpool Lime Street to Southport (50 mins)• Total journey: approximately 1 hour 20 minutesAlternative via Wigan:• Warrington Bank Quay to Wigan North Western (20 mins)• Short walk to Wigan Wallgate• Wigan Wallgate to Southport (30 mins)Check Northern Railway for latest schedules.
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Local Landmarks
- •Route passes near historic Newton-le-Willows
- •Close to the West Lancashire plain countryside
- •Southport's Victorian resort architecture visible along Lord Street
- •Ocean Plaza retail area near the seafront
Local Tips for Warrington Visitors
- ✓M62/M58 route is generally reliable but can be busy during weekday commute times
- ✓Warrington visitors find driving easier than train due to multiple changes required
- ✓Consider carpooling with friends to make the journey more enjoyable
- ✓Weekend traffic is usually lighter than weekday rush hours
- ✓Combine with a visit to Southport's other attractions
Plan your journey from Warrington 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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