Liverpool to Birkenhead train with Merseyrail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Birkenhead

Showing times and prices for Nov 19

Cheapest price

€5

Average price

€5

Fastest journey

3 m

Average duration

3 m

Trains per day

3

Distance

3 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Birkenhead is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool to Birkenhead will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.

Fast trains

Of the 3 trains that leave Liverpool for Birkenhead on Wed, Nov 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Nov 19 the direct trains cover the 3 km distance in an average of 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 m .

On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest trains will take 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Merseyrail
05:32AM0h03
Liverpool
05:35AMBirkenhead
51One-way
0 transfers
Merseyrail
05:22AM0h03
Liverpool
05:25AMBirkenhead
51One-way
0 transfers
Merseyrail
07:12AM0h03
Liverpool
07:15AMBirkenhead
51One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Birkenhead

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Birkenhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €3, and a train costs an average of €5.

Distance: 3 km

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€5

Average price

€3

Average price

Cheapest

34m

Average total duration

Fastest

4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

45m

Average total duration

15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Liverpool to Birkenhead train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Birkenhead trains for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 4:04 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
mersey_railC39478
On time
8:00 AM Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h07
8:07 AM Birkenhead Central (BKC)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railC39478
On time
8:00 AM Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h05
8:05 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railL13377
On time
8:05 AM Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h05
8:10 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railL14249
On time
8:12 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
0h03
8:15 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railC39480
On time
8:17 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
0h03
8:20 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railC39480
On time
8:17 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
0h05
8:22 AM Birkenhead Central (BKC)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railL14061
On time
8:22 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
0h03
8:25 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railC39597
On time
8:24 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
0h05
8:29 AM Birkenhead Central (BKC)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railC39597
On time
8:24 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
0h03
8:27 AM Birkenhead Hamilton Square (BKQ)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railC39482
On time
8:32 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
0h05
8:37 AM Birkenhead Central (BKC)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railC39484
On time
8:47 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
0h05
8:52 AM Birkenhead Central (BKC)
0 transfersDirect
mersey_railC39599
On time
8:54 AM Liverpool James Street (LVJ)
0h05
8:59 AM Birkenhead Central (BKC)
0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool to Birkenhead

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Trains from Liverpool to Birkenhead run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 but you can travel from only €3 by bus.

There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 3 km distance in 3m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €3
Distance
3 km
Average train duration
4m
Cheapest ticket price
€5
Trains per day
15
Direct trains
15
Fastest train
3m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:54
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €3

Train companies: Merseyrail from Liverpool to Birkenhead trainsMerseyrail trains will get you between Liverpool and Birkenhead from €3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Merseyrail

About
Mersey Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a network of commuter and regional services in the North West of England. Mersey Rail operates a variety of train types, including the Class 507 and Class 508 electric multiple units, and the Class 142 and Class 150 diesel multiple units. It also operates the Merseyrail Electrics, a fleet of electric multiple units. Mersey Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Mersey Rail are Liverpool to Southport, Liverpool to Chester, and Liverpool to Ormskirk.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3m
Cheapest Price
€5
Merseyrail frequency
14 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Birkenhead

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Birkenhead by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Birkenhead, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Birkenhead can start from as little as €4 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool to Birkenhead is €5; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Liverpool to Birkenhead train time is 3 min   covering the 3 km long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Liverpool to Birkenhead leaves at 00: 02. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Liverpool to Birkenhead leaves at 23: 53.
There are 14 trains a day from Liverpool to Birkenhead which require at least one change with Merseyrail. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
Take the Liverpool to Birkenhead train with Merseyrail. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route between Liverpool and Birkenhead as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 53.

When departing from Liverpool, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central and Liverpool James Street. When arriving in Birkenhead, you can end your route in train stations like Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Birkenhead North, Birkenhead Central and Birkenhead Park.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street, which is located around 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Birkenhead Hamilton Square, located 0.1 miles (147 m) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Birkenhead from Liverpool is worth doing with a journey time of 3 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Liverpool to Birkenhead by train is November.
Yes, you can take a train to Birkenhead from Liverpool.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Liverpool to Birkenhead

Liverpool
Birkenhead
The major train station for departures in Liverpool is Aigburth. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Aigburth for your trip from Liverpool to Birkenhead.
AigburthParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:59 - 00:07 Sunday 07:59 - 00:07 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.”The nearest station with disabled access is Liverpool South Parkway for passengers travelling towards Hunts Cross and Brunswick for passengers travelling towards Liverpool.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Car park
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Aigburth
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stops on Aigburth Road
Broad GreenParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:35 - 00:05 Sunday 08:05 - 23:35
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B station, To Liverpool platform : level access from street level. To Wigan platform via footpath from Seymour Road or Jubilee Avenue from ticket office under road bridge and first left, 500 metres. Or via underpass 32 steps level under the track then 30 steps.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Broad Green
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: For Warrington, Buses Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stop outside the station entrance. Towards Liverpool, buses pick up at the bus stop outside the Turnpike Tavern.
BrunswickParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:02 - 00:02 Sunday 08:04 - 00:02 Monday - Friday 05:53 - 00:02 Saturday 05:53 - 00:02 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”Access to the Ticket Office is step free. Hunts Cross bound access is via a ramp. Liverpool bound access is via street level
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: adjacent to booking office
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Brunswick
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Sefton Street,Liverpool
Edge HillParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket Office
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 00:10 Sunday Closed
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations)
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Edge Hill
  • Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Tunnel Road. (Station side for Warrington, opposite for Liverpool).
Hunts CrossShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
9 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The car park and Ticket Office are step free, however access to platforms is via stepped ramps only.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets can be electronically opened by staff in the Booking Office.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Opposite booking office
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Hunts Cross
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside station entrance on Speke Rd.
Liverpool James StreetWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: N/A
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Liverpool James Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
KirkdaleParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:42 - 00:19 Sunday 08:04 - 00:19 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Access to the Ticket Office is step free, both platforms can be accessed via lifts.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: N/A
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Kirkdale
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Westminster Road
Liverpool CentralWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Liverpool Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
Dining
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Starbucks
  • JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pembroke Studios
  • Riley’s Rooms
  • Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Alongside station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main concourse.
Public transit options for Liverpool Lime Street
  • Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
  • Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
  • Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: shelter by station entrance
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Liverpool South Parkway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
MoorfieldsWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:21 - 00:13 Sunday 07:41 - 00:13 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent Convenience store
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located in the Concourse at the Moorfields Entrance of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Access to the National key toilets is controlled by the barrier line station staff.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Moorfields
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Moorfields Station, Moorfields , Liverpool L2
Mossley HillParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:50 - 23:45 Sunday 08:30 - 23:15
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A Station, Access to platforms down a long slope with no rest platforms but the station is fully accessible
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Mossley Hill
  • Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Set Down at the service bus stop in Rose Lane near the junction with Templemore Avenue for services to Liverpool. Pick up / drop off at the service bus stop in Rose Lane outside the Tesco store opposite the Rose of Mossley pub.
Orrell ParkParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:52 - 00:08 Sunday 08:08 - 00:08 Monday - Friday 05:47 - 00:09 Saturday 05:47 - 00:09 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Access to platforms is available via a lift.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Behind the booking office
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Orrell Park
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Moss Lane, Walton, Liverpool L9
SandhillsParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:44 - 00:16 Sunday 07:59 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessed via lifts and ramps.
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Entrance to station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Sandhills
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Sandhills Lane, Liverpool L5
Seaforth & LitherlandParkingAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:52 - 00:07 Sunday 08:07 - 00:07 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”Ticket office and platforms are step free, however they are accessed by a ramp that is over 30m long.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: Platform & outside station
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Seaforth & Litherland
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Seaforth Road, Seaforth, Liverpool L21
Walton (Merseyside)ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:48 - 00:07 Sunday 08:07 - 00:07 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category B: "This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details" Platform 1 (services towards Liverpool) has step-free access. There is no step-free access to Platform 2 (services towards Ormskirk)
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: outside booking office
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Walton (Merseyside)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Hornby Road, Liverpool
Waterloo (Merseyside)ShoppingParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Amenities at train station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
AccessibilityAccessibility
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
7 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Kiosk
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage location: platform
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Waterloo (Merseyside)
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: South Road, Waterloo, Liverpool
West AllertonWifiParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:55 - 23:50 Sunday 09:45 - 17:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
6 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: No
  • Step free access note: Category C Station, Platform access via 23cm step down out of ticket office, two flights of 33 steps in total with rest landings down to all platforms.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Ramp for train access: No
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for West Allerton
  • Onward travel information: Bus stop 200yards from station. Busline 0871 200 2233
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Booker Avenue adjacent to the station entrance for services to Liverpool, opposite the station entrance for services to Warrington.
Wavertree Technology ParkParkingDiningAccessibility
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
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