Liverpool Getting there & around

Getting around

Boat

The famous cross-Mersey ferry (adult/child £1.35/1.05) for Woodside and Seacombe departs from Pier Head Ferry Terminal, next to the Liver Building to the north of Albert Dock.

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Public transport

Local public transport is coordinated by Merseytravel (236 7676; www.merseytravel.gov.uk). Highly recommended is the Saveaway ticket (adult/child £3.70/1.90), which allows for one day’s off-peak travel on all bus, train and ferry services throughout Merseyside. Tickets are available at shops and post offices throughout the city. Paradise St bus station is in the city centre.

Merseyrail

Merseyrail (702 2071; www.merseyrail.org) is an extensive suburban rail service linking Liverpool with the Greater Merseyside area. There are four stops in the city centre: Lime St, Central (handy for Ropewalks), James St (close to Albert Dock) and Moorfields (for the Western Approaches Museum).

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Car & motorcycle

Car

You won’t have much use for a car in Liverpool, and it’ll end up costing you plenty in car-park fees. If you must drive, there are parking meters around the city and a number of open and sheltered car parks. Car break-ins are a major problem, so leave absolutely nothing of value in the car.

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Local transport

Taxi

Mersey Cabs (298 2222) operates tourist taxi services and has some cabs adapted for disabled visitors.

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