Train travel to Liverpool Lime St guide
Ideal for commuters located in the city centre, Liverpool Lime Street Station serves six train companies reaching cities and towns across England, Scotland and Wales. These include Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands railway, Northern, and Merseyrail, providing services to destinations like London Euston, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Cardiff, making Lime Street a key connection point across the UK.
Originally designed by three architects and opened in 1836, Liverpool Lime Street Station was later expanded in 1867 by two other experts to feature the world's largest train shed. Nearby Liverpool Lime Street Station, you'll find several popular attractions. Just a short walk away is St George's Hall, an iconic neoclassical building known for hosting concerts and events. Also close is the Walker Art Gallery, housing a significant collection of European art. For music fans, The Philharmonic Hall offers a rich cultural experience, while World Museum Liverpool provides fascinating exhibits on science, history, and culture. The Cavern Club, a key site for Beatles history, is also within walking distance.
Which train companies run trains to Liverpool Lime St?
Avanti West Coast, Northern, LNER, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Merseyrail and TransPennine Exp offer services to and from Liverpool Lime St, serving various UK locations. Prices and durations can vary depending on your travel time.
What are Liverpool Lime St's opening hours?
For Liverpool Lime St, the first train typically departs at 0:00 and the final train departs at 23:59, but be sure to check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.
Pick up & drop off at Liverpool Lime St
Liverpool Lime St offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.
Connectivity of the Liverpool Lime St?
With frequent trains to Liverpool Lime St from hubs like London, Manchester, London Euston, Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.
Liverpool Lime Street Live Timetable
Our live timetable provides real-time information about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Liverpool Lime Street. Check it now to plan your next journey.
Departures
Arrivals
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
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Liverpool Lime Street to Sheffield | 17:19 | 7 | TransPennine Express | On time |
Liverpool Lime Street to Newcastle | 17:25 | 3 | TransPennine Express | On time |
Liverpool Lime Street to Nottingham | 17:51 | 8 | East Midlands Railway | On time |
Train | Time | Platform | Train Operator | Status |
---|---|---|---|---|
Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street | 12:56 | 4B | East Midlands Railway | On time |
Hull to Liverpool Lime Street | 16:03 | 6 | TransPennine Express | Cancelled |
Station Details
Address: Liverpool Lime Street station, Lime Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, L1 1JD
Facilities
ATM
Bicycle rental
Bicycle parking
Sheltered storage
CCTV at storage area
Public Wi-Fi
Payphone
Cards and coins
Post box
Refreshments
Seating facilities
First class lounge
Seating area
Waiting room
Toilet
Tourist information office
Trolleys
Ticket Office
Ticket office open
Ticket machine
Use Oyster cards
Oyster top-up
Services
Bus service
Car park
Cabstand
Metro service
Customer help point
Staff
Accessible ticket machine
Ramp for train access
Accessible toilet
Wheelchairs
Customer support
Left luggage
Lost property
Currency exchange
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