Public transport
Liverpool is well served by public transport.
Car Club
Liverpool's City Centre Car Club launched in Liverpool on 22nd July 2006. The car club offers pay-as-you-go car hire (from as little as one hour) to residents of Liverpool. The cars are located on street in various parts of the City Centre. Car clubs provide access to a car when one is needed without the running costs (fuel, tax, maintenance and insurance) of ownership as the hourly rate covers this. The club is open to both residents and businesses and is operated by WhizzGo who run clubs in Manchester, Leeds, York and many other cities. If you would like to find out more about the club or where the cars are located please contact the Transport Policy team or visit the Whizzgo website. The club is operated in partnership with Liverpool City Council and aims to tackle congestion and reduce parking demand by offering an alternative to private car ownership.
Buses
Liverpool City Centre has two major bus stations - Paradise Street Bus Station and the Queen Square Bus Station. 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 trains serve 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 produce booklets for each bus and train service, outlining routes and departure times. These are available from the Queen Square Centre or direct from: Merseytravel, 24 Hatton Garden, Liverpool L3 2AN.
You can phone the Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 for routes and timetables, or the Brochure Hotline on 0151 330 1066.
Route and timetable information can also be found on the Merseytravel web site - www.merseytravel.gov.uk or you can use the journey planner.
Other useful sites include:
- Merseyrail - www.merseyrail.org
- Mersey Ferries - www.merseyferries.co.uk
- National Rail enquiries - www.nationalrail.co.uk
- Transport direct - http://www.transportdirect.info
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.
Private Hire Vehicles
There are a number of private hire firms that operate across the city. Unlike Hackney cabs, you cannot hail and be picked up by a passing private hire vehicle- this is illegal.
You can book a private hire vehicle 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.
Flights
For information about flights to or from Liverpool, visit the Liverpool John Lennon Airport website.
Car Club
A car club is currently being developed for Liverpool City Centre. Car clubs provide people with short term car hire (from as little as one hour). The cars are parked in conveniently located city centre spaces. Car Clubs provide access to a car when one is needed without the ongoing costs of fuel, tax and maintenance. The club is open to both residents and businesses. For more information please email highways management.
Fares, Passes and Permits
If you would like information on fares, passes and permits you can visit the Merseytravel website.