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Train

Liverpool is linked with towns and cities across the UK by rail. London is just over two and a half hours from Liverpool, while Birmingham is two hours away, and Manchester just half an hour. Lime Street station provides national and local rail links; the Merseytravel network also provides extensive rail connections between Liverpool and Merseyside's towns, suburbs and beaches.

Special group discounts are available from most rail companies.

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Road

Merseyside lies on the borders of England and Wales, and can also be reached easily from southern England, northern England and Scotland by road. The M56, M58 and M62 motorways connect Liverpool with the M6, which runs south to north between Birmingham and the Scottish borders. Liverpool is approximately 45 minutes' drive from Chester, Manchester and North Wales; and around an hour from Blackpool, the Lake District, the Yorkshire Moors and the Peak District National Park. London is just over four hours' drive away.

Coach

Express coach connections to Liverpool are available from most towns and cities in Britain. Half hourly services run from Manchester, hourly services run from York, and buses from both London and Birmingham run every two hours. An express bus to Manchester Airport also takes around 50 minutes.

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Coach Parking

New arrangements have been made for coach parking in Liverpool as the City Council has improved provision in 2008. Currently it is possible to park on and off-street in Liverpool at the following locations, although in certain instances it may be necessary to book in advance.

Liverpool City Council has recently improved the amount of free on-street coach parking and has designated pick up and drop off points in the city centre.

Pick Up and Drop Off

• Crosshall Street, L1 6DQ adjacent to National Conservation Centre. Previously operated as medium stay parking 2 bays are available for pick up and drop off only. Hours of operation are 0800 - 1800 with a maximum stay of 15 minutes.
• William Brown Street, L3 8EN opposite World Museum Liverpool. Previously operated as medium stay parking 3 bays are available for pick up and drop off only. Hours of operation are 0800 - 1800 with a maximum stay of 15 minutes.

A total of 39 parking bays have been allocated around the city centre. These parking bays are free to use and no advance booking is required. All parking bays are in operation 0800 - 1800.

• Bankfield Street, L20 between Great Howard Street and Regent Road where 8 parking bays are available.
• Regent Road, L3 between Carlton Street and Dublin Street where 4 parking bays are available.
• Regent Road, L5 between Fulton Street and Boundary Street where 12 parking bays are available.
• Regent Road, L5 between Walter Street and Fulton Street where 3 parking bays are available
• Sandhills Lane, L20 between Regent Road and Derby Road where 3 bays are available.
• Upper Duke Street, L1 adjacent to Liverpool Cathedral where 3 parking bays are available.
• Walter Street, L5 between Great Howard Street and Regent Road where 6 parking bays are available.

1. King's Waterfront - Queen's Dock, King's Parade, Liverpool, L3

Parking is currently available for up to 30 coaches on this waterfront site close to the Albert Dock and the new Arena and Convention Centre Liverpool. Spaces cannot be booked in advance or reserved so it may not always be possible to park here.

Cost £10 per 24 hour period using Pay and Display

2. National Express - Norton Street, Liverpool, L3 8LR

Existing Coach Station. Primarily a drop off / pick up point and must be contacted in advance to reserve a parking space.

Capacity This is mainly a drop off / pick up point but there may be potential for 1 or 2 parking spaces. Contact in advance to confirm availability.

Cost Contact National Express for details

Contact Details Phone 0990 80 80 80
Email jeanette.townson@nationalexpress.com

3. Arriva - Green Lane Depot, Green Lane, Old Swan, Liverpool, L13 7HS

Existing Depot Facility. There are external coach washing facilities available for an extra charge of £10. There are no toilet drop facilities.

Operating Hours Monday to Friday 9am - 17.30pm
Saturday 10am - 17.30pm
Coaches must be off site by 17.30pm prompt

Cost £15 per day

Contact Details 0151 282 8305
Smithd@arrivanw.co.uk
To pre book wash facilities
email Cowans@arrivanw.co.uk