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Before you start your journey
Departing from Meols Cop
- Departure station
- Meols Cop station guide
- Address
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- Meols Cop Rd, Southport PR8 6AY
Operators serving Meols Cop
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Facilities at Meols Cop
- Ticket Machine
- Shelter
Parking & meeting your train
- Station car park (40 spaces)
Explore the area around Meols Cop
- Hesketh Park
- Southport Pier
About your departure station
Built in 1882 as part of Southport's expansion, Meols Cop served middle class suburbs.
The station was modernized in 1970 for electrification.
Meols Cop's history reflects the town's development as a seaside resort.
The station remains important for local travel, connecting residential areas to central Southport.
Recent housing developments have increased usage, securing Meols Cop's future as a vital link in Merseyside's transport network while serving this historic Victorian resort town on the Lancashire coast.
Questions about this journey
Where can I see fares and train times from Meols Cop to St Albans City?
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How do I check whether I need to change trains between Meols Cop and St Albans City?
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