Getting around Liverpool

Public transport

Mersey Travel (tel: +44 151 227 5181; www.merseytravel.gov.uk) runs Liverpool's excellent public transport network, operating a comprehensive range of bus, train and ferry services throughout the city. Public transport runs frequently throughout the day and a number of bus services operate at night.

Liverpool's two bus stations are on Roe Street and Paradise Street, closer to the centre of the city. There is also an underground system that operates between the city's four main train stations (Lime Street, Central Station, James Street and Moorfields).

A variety of tickets and passes are available, including the one-day Saveaway pass, which you can load on a Walrus Card, Liverpool's contactless smartcard.

Taxis

There are many taxi ranks throughout the city including at all the major train and bus stations. You can also hail taxis anywhere on the street.

To pre-book a taxi, try ComCab (tel: +44 151 298 2222) or Anfield Taxis (tel: +44 151 263 2222).

Driving

Like most UK cities, if you're driving around Liverpool, avoid peak commuting hours where possible. There are several car parks around the city - the Capital Car Park on The Strand near the waterfront, Queen Square car park which is open 24 hours and Q-Park, three separate car parks serving the Liverpool ONE shopping complex.

Car hire

There are numerous car hire companies operating in Liverpool. Avis (tel: +44 844 544 6074; www.avis.co.uk) and Europcar (tel: +44 371 384 0291; www.europcar.co.uk) both have offices in the city.

Bicycle hire

Liverpool's bikeshare scheme is called citybike (tel: +44 151 374 2034; www.citybikeliverpool.co.uk). There are more than 100 stations across the city and daily memberships are available.

The Merseyside Cycling Campaign (www.merseycycle.org.uk) can offer information and advice for cycling routes in and around Liverpool.

A digital image at https://illuminoto.com

City Highlight: Liverpool

Handpicked from a wealth of historical and cultural landmarks, our Liverpool highlights include iconic attractions, heady club nights and buzzworthy dining.

Book Accommodation

Featured Hotels

Dolby Hotel

Located in an unremarkable building close to the Albert Dock, this is one of Liverpool's best budget hotels and offers 64 comfortable rooms at reasonable prices. Although rooms are a smidgen small, all contain tea- and coffee-making facilities, satellite TV and ensuite shower facilities. Free Wi-FI.

The Nadler Liverpool

This contemporary hotel, decked out in a minimalist style, is housed in a large warehouse in the centre of Liverpool's vibrant nightlife action. Expect stylish black and white decor, classic design mid-century furniture, quirky artworks and superb facilities including HD TVs and a handy mini-kitchen in each of the 106 rooms.

Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre

This 4-star hotel enjoys a stunning location down on Princes Dock with fantastic views across the River Mersey. It has 159 contemporary rooms and is home to the Harbour Health Club gym, which has a swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam room and beauty therapy suites. The Crowne Plaza has an award-winning restaurant and bar too.

Hope Street Hotel

Housed in a renovated 1860s warehouse, this boutique property is located in the Georgian Quarter. It manages to feel chic and contemporary without losing touch with its industrial past. The 48 individually designed rooms feature the softest white linen, exposed brickwork, and oak and walnut furniture. Book a table at the highly regarded hotel restaurant, The London Carriage Works, too.

Malmaison Liverpool

Seriously sharp and stylish, the Malmaison Liverpool is in a smart new building about a 15-minute walk from the city centre. The supremely comfortable rooms in deep plums, dark browns and dazzling white all come with flatscreen TVs, drench showers, and Wi-FI. Ask for a room with a river view.

Titanic Hotel Liverpool

What the Titanic might lack in location it more than makes up for in space and style. Set in a converted 19th-century warehouse in the Stanley Dock conservation area just under 2.5km (1.5 miles) from Albert Dock, it's utterly in keeping with its surroundings; the huge rooms have exposed brick and vaulted ceilings.

Introducing Liverpool

While you’re there

Plan your trip

United Kingdom Information

Airports