Liverpool, known for The Beatles, offers more than just music. With two Premier League football teams, a vibrant food scene and UNESCO heritage sites, the city has plenty to offer.
A short train ride from Manchester and Leeds, Liverpool is easily accessible. Tate Liverpool is the North's most prominent home of modern art, with 3 floors of exhibitions and a central location at the Royal Albert Dock. You could easily spend a day taking in an art exhibition before heading for a delicious waterfront meal out on the dock.
If you're after a day of shopping you've got plenty of options, like Liverpool ONE and Bold Street. Don't miss attractions in the wider Liverpool City Region either, such as Eureka! Science + Discovery and Crosby Beach's famous iron sculptures.
Love Liverpool? Fancy a day or weekend trip to one of the most vibrant cities in the North of England? You can book cheap train tickets to Liverpool with TransPennine Express and explore the very best of the city.
After boarding your train to Liverpool you'll arrive into Liverpool Lime Street, from where you’ll find plenty of connections for onward travel. Mersey Travel will keep you on the move by bus, local train or ferry and if you're travelling to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, catch the airport bus from outside the train station.
For unlimited bus travel around the city, buy a Liverpool PlusBus ticket with your train ticket. Taxis, short and long stay parking, plus an open-top bus tour provide other ways to get around Liverpool.
For a quick way to get around the city, Voi e-scooters offer a safe and accessible way to see all the sights.
The last TransPennine Express train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria is around 23:00, with the final train to Manchester Piccadilly close to 23.30. If you’re making the journey in the early morning, you can hop on a TransPennine Express train to Piccadilly at 06:14 and Victoria at 05:20.
Travelling in the other direction, the first train leaves Piccadilly at just after 06:00 and Victoria just before 06:00. The last train to Liverpool from both stations leaves at between 22:00 and 22:30.
If you’re travelling to Leeds from Liverpool, the final direct train is just after 21:00 and the first is 05:20 whilst the last train to Sheffield from Liverpool Lime Street is 22:19. The final direct train from Liverpool to Newcastle leaves Lime Street at just after 21:00.
Liverpool has a number of railway stations within the city centre, with many served by local underground Merseyrail trains. The main hub for train travel in Liverpool is Liverpool Lime Street station, with direct services to Manchester Victoria and Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Leeds, York and Newcastle.
For more ideas on what to do in Liverpool, check out VisitLiverpool.
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A season ticket is one of the best ways to secure over a third off train tickets if you regularly travel along the same route. Not only will you get the cheapest fares, but you’ll also save time by skipping the ticket queue. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket is right for you.
If a guaranteed third off train tickets sounds like music to your ears, a Railcard could be the perfect option. Whether you’re a student, senior, jobseeker, or just love to travel, there’s a Railcard for you. Available for one or three years, these cards help you explore the North and Scotland for less. Check out the different TransPennine Express Railcards.
Train ticket prices vary depending on the time of day. If you’re flexible with your travel times, you can bag the cheapest fares by choosing Off-Peak tickets. Check trains an hour or two before or after your ideal time to see if you can sneak some savings. Read about the different types of train tickets in our guide.
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