Ormskirk Station Car Park

Alright, so you're heading to Southport on the train, and need to park up near Ormskirk station? This is your spot. It's the Ormskirk Station Car Park, and yeah, it's a paid one, so factor that into your travel budget. It gets reasonably busy, especially during peak hours when people are commuting into Liverpool or heading up towards Preston on the Northern line. It's got a 4.0 rating from 37 reviews on Google, so most people seem happy enough with it.

Now, this car park is basically *at* Ormskirk station – you can't miss it. It's dead handy if you're jumping on the Merseyrail straight into Southport, or changing for a train further north. Just be aware that Ormskirk itself can get pretty congested, especially on market days (Thursdays and Saturdays), so allow a bit of extra time to navigate through the town centre.

It's not the cheapest car park in the world, but it's the most convenient if you're using the train. Plus, it's pretty well-lit and feels relatively safe compared to some of the backstreet options. I've used it loads of times when heading into Liverpool for a match, and never had any bother.

One thing to note: Pay close attention to the signage about payment methods. They've updated it recently, and it’s not always obvious how to pay, so give yourself a minute to suss it out before rushing off to catch your train.