Transport and Travel

Transport and Travel

The Open is one of the world’s largest sporting events and brings tens of thousands of spectators throughout the week. 

It is recommended that fans consider using public transport which will be enhanced during the week. Those staying in the local area are urged to consider active travel (walking, wheeling or cycling). 

There is no public car parking available at Royal Birkdale or in the surrounding area. All public parking is being managed at Park and Ride sites.

The RA website has a detailed guide on travelling to the Open, including details of how to get there by rail, by active travel, or by road, as well as further details around the Park and Ride sites. This guide to travel to the Open can be found here. 

Traffic Regulation Orders (TRO)

There are a number of traffic regulation orders in place during the Open Golf. These will be signed accordingly. The full list of the restrictions are below.

Clearway Traffic Regulation Order 

A clearly order is in place on the following road, preventing any vehicle from stopping from Sunday 12th July until Monday 20th July inclusive.

The restrictions apply to both sides of the road. 

No Waiting/Loading at any time restrictions

The following roads will be subject to no waiting/no loading restrictions from Sunday 12th July until Monday 20th July inclusive.

The restrictions apply to both sides of the road. 

Temporary speed limits

The following changes in speed limit will be in effect from Sunday 12th July until Monday 20th July inclusive. 

Temporary Road Closures

The following road closures will be in place:

Temporary Footway Closures

The following Footway closure will be in effect from Saturday 11th July until Monday 20th July 2026 inclusive:

No Waiting/No Loading at any time restrictions

The following roads will be subject to no waiting / no loading restrictions from Sunday 12th July until Monday 20th July 2026 inclusive. The restrictions will only be enforced if there is a problem on the local rail service.