EVERTON travel information

Goodison Park (capacity 40,569)

Goodison Park is one of the oldest purpose built stadiums in the world, and has been home to Everton since 1892. It is located in a residential area around two miles from Liverpool City Centre, and has played host to more top flight games than any other stadium in the country.

Despite some developments in the 1990’s following the release of the Taylor report, Goodison is starting to look a little worn down, and despite a couple of thwarted attempts, the club are still actively seeking permission to build a new home. So if you haven’t yet visited the stadium, then it’s advisable to do so before it’s too late.

Away fans visiting Goodison Park are located in the Bullens Road Stand, with a typical allocation of 3,000.

Founded: 1878 | Web: www.evertonfc.com | Phone: 0871 663 1878

Coach Travel Information

Your LUSN group or branch will have specific travel details including pickup points and times please refer to those directly.

Directions for Coaches (Everton)

From the South:

Exit M6 AT junction 21A (sign-posted M62 Liverpool, M57 Southport) and follow Liverpool signs onto the M62.

After 10.7 miles, exit M62 at junction 6 (sign-posted A5080 Huyton, M57 Bootle, Southport and All Docks).

At roundabout turn right (sign-posted M57, Prescot and Docks) onto M57. After 5.6 miles, exit M57 (sign-posted Knowsley and Industrial Park, Bootle).

At roundabout turn left (sign-posted Bootle, Liverpool A580) onto the A580. Continue along the A580 passing the Showcase Cinema after 1.8 miles on the left-hand side.

After a further 1.9 miles, turn left (sign-posted Ring Road A5058, Widnes A561 Warrington) onto the A5058.

After 0/6 miles and at the next major traffic lights, turn right (sign-posted Anfield Football Car Park, Liverpool F.C), into Utting Avenue. After 0.8 miles, turn right into Priory Road.

Away coaches park on Prior Road near to EFC.

From the North:

Exit M6 at Junction 23 (sign-posted Manchester, Liverpool A580).

At roundabout follow signs to Liverpool A580 onto the A580 dual carriageway

After 10.1 miles, pass under the M57 and 1.4 miles further on pass the Showcase Cinema complex on the left-hand side.

Then follow directions, as for the South. All coaches are to park in Priory Road (unless otherwise instructed)

Coach operators should be reminded that they are to adhere to the Sporting Events Control of Alcohol legislation & Traffic Commissioners Guidelines. Merseyside Police will report breaches to the Traffic Commissioners and issue summons in connection with Sporting Events Control of Alcohol legislation when necessary.

Non-Coach Travel Information

For those fans not travelling on LUSN coaches or traveling individually the following information is probably useful.

LUSN does not recommend travelling other than with an organized LUSN group.

Car Parking

Street parking is available around Goodison Park if you get there a few hours before kick off. There is usually availability in Walton Lan

Alternatively, there are a few options of car parks in the surrounding areas.

We’ve compiled a list of car parks, below, near to Goodison Park for hassle free parking while you’re at the match.

Goodison Car Park L4 4EL £10  0.1km

There is a car park within the grounds of Goodison Park itself, which is a popular choice for away fans.

Priory Road L4 2SL £8  1.0km

Based within Stanley Park, there is a car park on Priory Road which costs £8 and is just a ten minute walk from the stadium.

 Walton Lifestyles Sport Centre L4 9XP £5  0.8km

 A popular option is parking in the Walton Lifestyle Sport Centre, which is away from the Stanley Park traffic and is just a 10 minute walk to the stadium. It is also just a 5 minute drive from the motorway.

Traveling by Train

At just under a mile away, Kirkdale station is the closest to Goodison Park. However, Sandhills Station might be a better option which is served by trains from Liverpool Central Station. This is because Sandhills Station is served by the Merseytravel Soccerbus, which runs a direct service to the stadium for a couple of hours before the game and around an hour after the final whistle.

Away fans should ensure they buy a ticket for Goodison Park rather than Sandhills even though that’s where you’d be getting off.

This is because the train ticket is also valid for the Soccerbus and therefore it works out cheaper. The Soccerbus does get quite crowded after the game, so away fans may wish to consider walking or getting a taxi back to the railway station.

If you are walking from Kirkdale Station, then turn right upon exiting the station and cross the railway bridge. At the traffic lights, carry on up Westminster Road for about 250 metres, and then you’ll see the Elm Tree pub. Turn left at the pub on to Barlow Lane, and you’ll soon reach County Road. Cross over at the traffic lights and walk down Spellow Lane, where you will see Goodison Park on the left.

Away Pubs

There are a number of away friendly pubs near Goodison Park, all of which cater to different needs. Please note, however, that some bars require club colours to be covered and some do not allow children.

However, rather than take our word for it, we want to give you the view from other away fans who have visited Goodison Park.

Featured Pub

The Queens Arms

Telephone: 0151 363 5528

The Queens Arms is located in Aintree, Liverpool next door to the home of the Grand National and opposite Aintree Train station. It is a 10 minute drive straight down the A59 to Goodison.

A warm welcome awaits visiting supporters both before and after matches with offers on drinks, Sky and BT sports on large HD TV screens around the pub as well as live entertainment every weekend.