Merseyrail's Matchday Service Changes for Everton’s Clash against Aston Villa

Everton FC will face Aston Villa at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday 13 September..

Getting There by Train
Sandhills is the closest Merseyrail station to the new stadium and will be the main stop for fans travelling by train. The walk from Sandhills station to the stadium takes approximately 15 minutes.

The new pedestrian footbridge is now open at Sandhills making it easier for customers to travel through the station.

Train Services
To accommodate increased passenger numbers, a 15-minute timetable will be in operation before and after the match on the Southport, Ormskirk, Hunts Cross, and Headbolt Lane lines.

To ensure reliability and efficiency, temporary timetable changes will be in effect on the Southport line. This means that between 10:00 and 19:00, Liverpool-bound services will arrive and depart at different times than usual.

Please note: Cressington station will have a 30-minute service from start until end of service.

All available 4 and 8 Car Units will be in operation on the network. 

Alternative Stations
For those who prefer to walk, the Old Hall Street exit at Moorfields station will be open before and after the match. It's approximately a 25-minute walk to the stadium.
Bank Hall station is also within a 30-minute walk.

Customers travelling to the game are advised to check the times of their train using our Journey Planner.

Travel Advice
Like stations near other major football stadiums in the UK, Sandhills station will be very busy on matchdays. We encourage fans to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys, and have alternative travel options in case of unexpected disruption.

To help fans queue safely and comfortably, a dedicated fan management zone will be in place at Sandhills station. This system worked well during the test events.

Please follow any advice given by our team, who are there to keep everyone safe and ensure smooth travel through the station.

As supporters develop new matchday travel habits, Merseyrail will continue doing everything we can to keep services running smoothly and make your journey easier.

Accessibility Information

Sandhills station has step-free access from the platform to the rest of the station via a lift. You can book assistance in advance by calling our customer services team on 0151 555 1111 or by speaking to a member of staff when you arrive at the dedicated fan management zone. 

For more information about accessibility arrangements at other stations on our network please visit our assisted travel page. 

Everton F.C. offer an Accessible Shuttle Service for supporters travelling to and from the Hill Dickinson Stadium on matchdays.

The shuttle operates between Sandhills station and Boundary Street, approximately 175 metres from the stadium. This service runs pre-match and post-match, starting three hours before kick-off and continuing after the final whistle. It must be booked in advance and will not be available on a ‘turn up and go’ basis.

To book the shuttle service or for more information please clickHERE.

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The team is available from 06:00 – 23:30 Monday to Saturday & 10:00 - 18:00 on Sundays, and are able to resolve most queries or issues very quickly.

During your journey, Merseyrail staff are located at stations and on trains and are there to assist you when travelling on the network.