A city of music, football and more, Liverpool sits as one of the most culturally influential cities of the past century. A melting pot of cultural diversity, Liverpool has produced some of the brightest stars the world has seen: from The Beatles to our most recent James Bond, this city specialises in culture and personality.
Need some retail therapy? Take your pick of the big brands in Liverpool ONE or the Met Quarter. If locally owned and sourced goods are what you're looking for, the Royal Albert Docks may be more your speed. No trip to Liverpool would be complete without The Beatles, and appreciating their legacy has never been easier. A guided Magical Mystery bus tour will take you around the city, teaching you all about the history of the band, the song inspirations, and includes a pit stop by the band’s old haunt, The Cavern. A must if you're visiting Liverpool by train. Finally, a trip to the historic Anfield, home of Liverpool Football Club, is an essential visit.
With so many things to do in Liverpool, find trains to Liverpool and plan your journey today!
Liverpool train stations
Visiting Liverpool by train couldn't be easier. Northern operates out of two Liverpool train stations. The main station is Lime Street, located in the centre of Liverpool, and South Parkway, which allows for access to and from Lime Street and a short bus ride to the Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
Liverpool Lime Street Train Station
Located in the city centre, Lime Street station allows for easy access to many of Liverpool’s shops, as well as being within walking distance of the World Museum, the waterfront and the home of Liverpool FC, Anfield.
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Liverpool South Parkway
Just a short bus ride from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, South Parkway offers those who have just landed a quick route into the city centre. The station also serves as an interchange between the mainline and commuter networks.
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Ever wonder why people from Liverpool are called Scousers? It’s actually a "you are what you eat" situation! While the formal term for someone from Liverpool is a Liverpudlian, the world knows them best as Scousers. The nickname comes from a hearty, meat-and-potato stew called "scouse".
Did you know?
Ever wonder why people from Liverpool are called Scousers? It’s actually a "you are what you eat" situation! While the formal term for someone from Liverpool is a Liverpudlian, the world knows them best as Scousers. The nickname comes from a hearty, meat-and-potato stew called "scouse".
Family days out to Liverpool
Cheap train tickets to Liverpool
Use a Railcard
A Railcard is an easy way to cut your travel costs by 1/3. Costing just £35 for a full year, it usually pays for itself in just a couple of trips. There are several different Railcard options to choose from.
Buy an Advance train ticket to Liverpool
Secure our lowest fares by booking Advance train tickets. You can save up to 60%, with tickets typically released 12 weeks before travel. They remain available until 15 minutes before departure unless sold out.
Travel to Liverpool off-peak
Avoid the rush and save money by choosing Off-peak tickets and times. These tickets offer more flexibility than Advance fares and ensure a quieter, more comfortable journey into the city.
Trains to Liverpool FAQs
Save up to 60% on train tickets to Liverpool when you book in advance with Northern. Advance tickets allow you to book up to 12 weeks in advance of travel. Visit National Rail to find out the list of dates currently available for booking our Advance tickets.
Don't worry if your plans change – you can swap the departure time of your Advanced train ticket for another same-day Northern service in just a few steps for as little as £1.50.
The main train station in Liverpool is Lime Street, located conveniently in the city centre.
Liverpool Lime Street is the nearest train station to Liverpool One shopping centre, located just a 5-minute walk away.
Liverpool South Parkway is the closest train station to Liverpool John Lennon Airport at just 3 miles away, with regular bus connections available.
Pets are welcome on Northern trains to Liverpool. Up to two pets per passenger can travel for free, and dogs must be kept on the lead at all times or in a carrier. Find out more about taking your dog on a Northern train.
There are no specific luggage restrictions on Northern trains to Liverpool. However, was ask that passengers are mindful of how much luggage they bring and use the dedicated luggage space provided. Please do not block the train doors, walkways or use seats for luggage.
Peak times on Liverpool trains range from 06:30 to 09:30 and 16:30 to 19:00. For more information on peak and off-peak times head here.
You can either get a train to Liverpool Lime Street, which is a 10-minute walk from Anfield or get on the Soccerbus service, which will take you directly to the stadium.
If you lose an item on a Northern train to Liverpool or at a Liverpool station, we will do our best to find the item for you. To report a lost item, call 0800 200 6060 or find out more on specific stations here.
Bicycles are allowed on Northern trains to Liverpool, however, space is limited and is first come, first served. We ask that those using bicycles don't block doorways and use the dedicated bike spaces. Find more about cycling with Northern here.
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