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Getting Here
Liverpool is a premier visitor destination with global transport connections. With two international airports on the doorstep and just a two-hour train journey from central London, it’s never been easier to get a ticket to ride to Liverpool city region.
Air
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is only nine miles from Liverpool city centre and offers over 60 inbound UK and European routes. Carriers such as easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Loganair and Blue Air offer convenient and cost effective air travel from most major European cities.
Liverpool John Lennon Airport route map
Manchester Airport is only 45 minutes from Liverpool city centre and offers many direct long haul routes in to the North West. Carriers include British Airways, Emirates, Etihad and KLM.
Manchester Airport Destination A-Z
Rail
Travelling to Liverpool by train has never been easier or faster, when it’s only 2 hours 13 minutes from Central London with Avanti. Onboard you can enjoy space to relax and unwind, Wi-Fi internet, power sockets and Quiet Zones for those who need a break from the mobile phone.
London Northwestern Railway, Transpennine Express and Northern Rail also run routes into Liverpool from all major UK cities.
Once in Liverpool, the Merseyrail train network has good links to other parts of the city region.
Road
Liverpool City Region is well-connected to the UK motorway network. From the M6 take the M62, M58 or M56 direct to the destination.
To travel to the Wirral peninsula from Liverpool city centre, use one of the Mersey Tunnels. And to head up to Southport, you can enjoy the drive along the coastal road. The Silver Jubilee Bridge in Runcorn crosses the River Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal to provide convenient road access to Halton. Knowsley and St. Helens are easily accessible too, both only a short drive from the city centre.
City Centre Car Parking
Liverpool City Region is well-connected to the UK motorway network. From the M6 take the M62, M58 or M56 direct to the destination.
To travel to Wirral Peninsula from the city centre, take the Mersey Tunnel and don’t forget the toll money! If you’re heading up to the coast, Southport is an enjoyable coastal drive away. The Silver Jubilee Bridge in Runcorn crosses the River Mersey and Manchester Ship Canal to provide convenient road access to Halton. Knowsley and St Helens are easily accessible too, both only a short drive from the city centre.
Save 10% on parking with QPark with the discount code VISLIV10. Enter this code at the booking stage when pre-booking parking.
Coach Travel
For those transporting recognised official ‘Coach Friendly’ destinations visitors by coach, there are over 60 parking bays and pick up/drop off points across Liverpool city centre. Both Liverpool and Southport are both by the Confederation of Passenger Transport.
See our Coach Welcome section for more information.
Sea
Arrive in Liverpool along the River Mersey and get the best views of the world-famous Liverpool Waterfront.
Ferry routes between Liverpool and Belfast are operated by Stena Line, between Liverpool and Dublin by P&O Ferries, and between Liverpool and the Isle of Man by the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
The City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal is located on Liverpool Waterfront, part of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage Site. Magnificent cruise vessels frequently berth and start and finish in the city.
