Southport and Formby District General Hospital

Site orientation
Once through the main entrance, turn right at the roundabout on to the road which runs round the hospital and eventually becomes one-way. Most parking is at the rear of the hospital.

Adult A&E is opposite the entrance to the car park for Blue Badge holders at the front of the hospital.

The North West Regional Spinal Injuries Centre is about a half of the way round the site and has its own clearly marked entrance.

Visting … by bicycle
The hospital is served by the local cycle path network. There is parking for bicycles near the hospital entrance and elsewhere on site.

By bus
There are bus stops near the entrances to the hospital. Services operate from the surrounding areas and drop off at the hospital or within walking distance. To find information about times and services please contact the Merseytravel Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit Merseytravel. Bus timetables can be found near the hospital reception desk.

By train
Southport railway station is 10 minutes by car or 20 minutes by bus from the hospital. Taxis are available outside the station. For passenger inquiries call the National Information Line on 0345 484950 or visit National Rail. Merseytravel can provide details of bus services linking other local train stations and the hospital.

By motorway
From the south. Exit the M6 at Junction 26 and the join M58. Leave the M58 at Junction 3 following the signs for Southport and Ormskirk.

From the north. Exit the M6 at Junction 31. Follow signs for the A59 signposted Preston and then follow the signs for Southport.

Type our postcode, PR8 6PN into Google Maps to plan your journey in detail.

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