GETTING THERE

From the North/East

Northern Rail provides rail services across the North of England, with convenient connections for fans travelling to Southport. Fans can travel on Northern Rail services to key interchange stations including Manchester Victoria and Wigan Wallgate. From these stations, direct services are available to Southport. Tickets to Southport station are available to purchase in advance on the Northern Rail website. From Southport, fans are encouraged to use Merseyrail’s Tap & Go system, which will automatically charge the best value fare for your onward journey to Hillside station.

From the South

Many rail providers operate services to Liverpool Lime Street, which is just 400m (approx. 5min walk) from Liverpool Central, where you can join Merseyrail services to Hillside Station. Tickets to Liverpool Lime Street station are available to purchase in advance from your preferred rail ticket provider. From Liverpool Central, fans are encouraged to use Merseyrail’s Tap & Go system, which will automatically charge the best value fare for your onward journey to Hillside station.

From overseas via Liverpool John Lennon Airport

Frequent bus services run between the Airport and Liverpool South Parkway station. From Liverpool South Parkway, join the Merseyrail network and change at Liverpool Central for services to Hillside station.

By Active Travel

Free bicycle parking will be available near the main entrance to The Open for those wishing to cycle to the venue. For more information on the cycle network around Birkdale visit the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. On approach to Royal Birkdale Golf Club, follow Open branded signs to the Bicycle Park.

Directions

Fans are advised to turn off satellite navigation systems and follow the appropriate signage to ensure the smoothest journey to and from The Open. To view an accurate route map of your journey, use The Open Travel Assistant and ensure you register to receive live updates so you can keep track of any changes to your journey on the day of travel.

From the North (Lancashire, Cumbria, North East England and Scotland)

Follow the M6 towards Preston. Exit the M6 at Junction 32 onto the M55 Preston Northern Bypass. Exit at Junction 2 onto the A582 taking a left onto the A583 Riversway. Follow signs for the A59 and remain on the A59 / A565 towards Southport. On approach to Southport, follow signs for The Open Park & Ride.

From the East / South East (Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Yorkshire, Midlands & South of England)

Follow the M6 and exit at Junction 26 to travel west on the M58. Exit at Junction 3 to travel north on the A570 Ormskirk Road and follow signs for The Open Park & Ride.

From the South (South Sefton, Liverpool, Wirral & Wales

Follow the M53 to Liverpool via the A59 Wallasey Tunnel to join the A565 towards Southport. On approach to Formby, follow signs for The Open Park & Ride.

Gate Opening Times and Park & Ride Service Times

Accessible Car Parking

Pre-booked accessible parking is available for Blue Badge holders, with a dedicated accessible shuttle provided to transport fans to the course. The shuttle drop off and pick-up point is immediately outside the entrance to The 154th Open.

In order to be eligible for free parking at the event, an Accessible Parking Permit such as a Blue Badge or equivalent must be provided in advance as evidence. To apply for accessible parking at The Open, please e-mail accessibility@randa.org with a scanned or photographed copy of the front and back of your Accessible Parking Permit.

For further information please visit The Open Help Centre. Fans who use British Sign Language (BSL), can contact The Open Customer Service team by using SignVideo BSL Interpreter service. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Minibus Parking

Minibus parking is available at a cost of £50 per day for vehicles measuring between 5 metres and 7.99 metres in length and/or with a seat capacity between 10 and 22 seats. Drivers should follow signs to the Coach Park.

Coach Parking

Coach parking is available at a cost of £80 per day for vehicles measuring 8 metres or more in length and/or a seat capacity greater than 22 seats. Drivers should follow signs to the Coach Park.

A £10 discount will be applied to coach and minibus parking tickets purchased in advance (up to the end of June). To purchase coach and minibus parking tickets, please email tickets@randa.org or contact The Open Ticket Office on +44 (0) 1334 460010.

Please note, a free One Club account is required to purchase Coach and Minibus parking for The Open. If you do not already have a One Club account, please sign up at oneclub.golf before contacting the team to purchase.

The minibus and coach park is located 700m (approx. 10min walk) from the main public entrance to The 154th Open.

Accessible Coach & Minibus Parking

If you are travelling to Birkdale by coach or minibus and a member of your party holds an Accessible Parking Permit, such as a Blue Badge or equivalent, please contact our Customer Service Team via email at accessibility@randa.org with a scanned or photographed copy of the front and back of your Accessible Parking Permit to apply for an accessible parking pass to allow access for drop-off and pick-up only close to the main entrance to The Open. All coaches and minibuses requiring parking must return to the Coach Park.

By Taxi

There will be a designated taxi rank and private hire drop off/pick-up area in operation for The 154th Open from 12-19 July. This will be located close to the main public entrance to the course. On approach to The Open, ask the driver to follow the AA directional signs for taxis. Demand for taxi and private hire vehicles is expected to be high, so it is strongly recommended to book in advance.