Tourism and travel
There are two tourist information centres in or close to Liverpool city centre:
- 08 Place, Whitechapel
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Speke
The staff at the tourist information centres will be able to give you help and advice. Leaflets, maps and guidebooks are also available.
Accommodation booking service
For full accommodation listings for the region's many hotels and guest houses and information on special offers visit www.visitliverpool.com or call 0844 870 0123. Overseas callers should use this number: ++44 151 709 8111.An online booking facility will soon be available on this site.
More information
You can also call the tourist information helpline on 0151 233 2008. Overseas callers should also use this number: +44 151 233 2008.
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Buses and trains
Buses
Liverpool is well catered for by a number of bus companies, operating routes all over the city. Two of the principal bus operators are Arriva North West, and CMT Buses.Liverpool has two major bus stations - Paradise Street and Queen Square. Other main bus stops can be found at Victoria Street, Sir Thomas Street, London Road and Renshaw Street.
Trains
Liverpool has one of the most frequent commuter services outside London. The Northern Line connects Liverpool with Ormskirk, Kirkby, Southport and Hunts Cross, while the Wirral line links Liverpool with West Kirby, Ellesmere Port, New Brighton and Chester.The local service operates in and out of Liverpool city centre at four stations: Liverpool Central, Moorfields, James Street and Lime Street, which is the city's main train station, serving local and national routes.
Route and Timetable Information for buses, trains and ferries
Merseytravel produces booklets for each bus and train service in Merseyside, outlying routes and times. Ferries leaflets give details of commuter services and River Explorer Cruises as well as Manchester Ship Canal, special themed cruises and charter hire.These are available from Queen Square Centre, Paradise Street Travel Centre or by phone from the Brochure hotline on 0151 330 1066.
You can phone Traveline Merseyside on 0870 608 2 608 for up-to-the-minute information on local and national buses, trains and ferries or log onto www.merseytravel.gov.uk for timetable information and a journey planner.
Taxis
Hackney Cabs
There are plenty of Hackney Cabs (or Black Cabs) operating in Liverpool, especially in the city centre. You can either hail a passing Hackney cab or you can go to one of the city centre's taxi ranks.The Hackney Cab ranks are located at Lime Street Station, James Street Station, Adelphi Hotel, Whitechapel, Sir Thomas Street and Chinatown
For further information on taxicab stands and tariff charges visit the taxis page
Private Hire taxis
There are a number of private hire taxi firms that operate across the city. Unlike Hackney cabs, you cannot hail and be picked up by a passing private hire taxi - this is illegal.You can book a private hire taxi by visiting the company's premises or by telephone.
Go to www.Yell.com for a list of taxi and private hire companies in Liverpool.