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Getting around Liverpool

Public transport: 

Public transport is excellent and is run by Mersey Travel (tel: (0151) 227 5181; 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. Liverpool'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).

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) 298 2222), 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 581 0147; www.avis.co.uk) and Europcar (tel: (0151) 551 8205; www.europcar.co.uk) both have offices at the airport and in the city.

Bicycle hire: 

You can hire bikes from the not-for-profit Liverpool Bicycle Cooperative (tel: (0151) 707 6116; www.liverpool-bicycle.co.uk), located in the central Bike Beat shop. The Merseyside Cycling Campaign (www.merseyworld.com/mcc) can offer information and advice for cycling routes in and around Liverpool.

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