Liverpool - Getting Around

One of the Three Graces on Liverpool's waterfront © www.123fr.com / Chris Green
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Public Transport

Most of the city's main sites are within easy walking distance so many visitors to Liverpool opt to arm themselves with a comfy pair of shoes and a good map and take to the streets on foot. But the public transport is excellent and is run by Mersey Travel (tel: (0151) 227 5181; website: www.merseytravel.gov.uk), which operates a comprehensive range of bus, train and ferry services throughout the city. Public transport runs frequently throughout the day and a number of bus services operate at night. The city's two bus stations are on Roe Street and Paradise Street, closer to the centre of the city. There is also an underground system that operates between the city's four main train stations (Lime Street, Central Station, James Street and Moorfields). In 2005 the city introduced a Live Smart (website: www.livesmart.tv) pass for tourists offering free travel on two of the city's main bus routes and free trips with a circular sightseeing bus and Mersey Ferries. The card also entitles the bearer to free or discounted entry to a number of the city's main attractions (see Sightseeing Overview for more details).

Taxis

There are many taxi ranks throughout the city including at all the major train and bus stations. They can also be hailed anywhere on the street. To pre-book a taxi try Mersey Cabs (tel: (0151) 733 3393; website: www.merseycabs.co.uk), Anfield Taxis (tel: (0151) 263 2222) or Central Radio Cars (tel: (0151) 260 1010).

Car Hire

There are numerous car hire companies operating in Liverpool. Avis (tel: 0844 544 6019; website: www.avis.co.uk) and Europcar (tel: (0151) 448 1652; website: www.europcar.co.uk) have offices either at the airport, in the city or both.

Bicycle Hire

There is currently nowhere in the city that hires out bicycles. The Merseyside Cycling Campaign (website: www.merseyworld.com/mcc) can offer information and advice for cycling routes in and around Liverpool.
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