Car Hire in Liverpool

Getting to Liverpool

Many British and several Continental European destinations can be reached from Liverpool’s John Lennon airport, situated 8 miles south of the city centre. Nearby Manchester receives the bulk of international flights to the region, and is directly linked to Liverpool's city centre by coach and rail.

Lime Street Train Station is a major British hub and serves most of England with regular services. Liverpool city is roughly a four-hour drive from London, along the M6 and M62. It is also within half an hours drive from Chester or Manchester.

Mersey Travel's all-day tickets cover regional bus, train and ferry travel. They may be acquired at post offices for around four pounds (6$US).

National Express coaches run to Liverpool from major British cities such as London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Buses are in abundant supply in and around Liverpool with most leaving from Queen Square, east of St George's Hall. Liverpool operates a solitary underground rail service, linking the city's four train stations. There are 4.5-hour ferries or 2.5-hour catamaran services from the Isle of Man to Liverpool's docks, operating frequently, and daily services to both Dublin and Belfast.

The M6 and M62 motorways provide the main traffic connections between Liverpool and all major areas of the country.