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Tips to travel when in Liverpool

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Tips to travel when in Liverpool

Liverpool is one of the easiest cities when it comes to travel and accessibility, thanks to the efforts of all the planning that went into this city. While you can find all the important information about each mode of transport, as well as access guides and useful contacts online, here is a refresher of some common modes of transportation in Liverpool. You can also get the info from local travel centres when it comes to getting around. If you stay at weekend apartments in Liverpool, your hosts will be able to guide you as well.

 

 

  • By Rail

Merseyrail trains run frequently throughout the day across 68 stations in and around the Liverpool area. With 4 city centre underground stations - Lime Street lower level, Liverpool Central, Moorfields and James Street - you can easily get around the city, giving you more time to see everything Liverpool has to offer. Tickets are simple too, with Day Savers for individual day travel and the Merseyrail Family Ticket if you’re all travelling together. Merseyrail have two lines, the Wirral Line and the Northern Line serving as far as Chester on the Wirral Line or Southport on the Northern Line meaning Liverpool can be the base for your trip.

 

  • By Bike

Liverpool is a compact city centre so is easy to get around by bike and you’ll be able to pack even more into your day. This is especially true when you’re here for a short trip and you can book weekend apartments in Liverpool and travel around. There’s cycle parking nearby most venues which is shown on the Liverpool Cycle Map. If you’re arriving in Liverpool by train or ferry, bikes go free and are welcome on both, but please remember that trains can be busy at peak times.

 

  • By Bus

Bus travel in and around Liverpool is a green, convenient and cost-effective way to explore the destination. The bus network is managed by Merseytravel, with two main city centre bus terminal – Liverpool ONE and Queen Square – complete with helpful staff who can provide personal travel advice. Most buses are fully accessible, with various ticket options ensuring the very best value travel.

      

  • Ferry

Take the world-famous ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’ with Mersey Ferries, owned and managed by Merseytravel. Cross over to Wirral Peninsula while enjoying the on-board commentary before visiting the quaint Port Sunlight Village and Lady Lever Art Gallery. As well as taking hundreds of thousands of people out on the Mersey each year, you can visit their range of attractions along the Liverpool and Wirral riverside, or enjoy a trip along the magnificent Manchester Ship Canal.

          

  • Taxi

There’s no shortage of taxis in Liverpool, making it quick and easy to grab a lift, whether you need to get to an attraction outside the city centre or just quickly whizz across town. Liverpool Lime Street Station has a taxi rank just outside if you wish to jump into a black cab, these can be hailed across the city just look for the orange light and you’ll know if they’re taking passengers.

 

  • Car Hire

If you’d prefer to be your own boss and drive yourself, there’s several car hire companies in Liverpool offering visitors the choice to hire a vehicle for their stay. This includes everything from a luxury sports car to a personal chauffer. 


Make the best of your stay by using these modes of travel, and save on time and money by booking FM Living weekend apartments in Liverpool.

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