Some History
Construction of the Lime Street station started in 1833 and ended in August 1836. The original station was expanded only six years later because of its tremendous popularity and the traveller demand for better service. It was one of the first stations to begin sending mail by train.
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In the 1970s, four of Liverpool and Birkenhead’s central stations were demolished. The importance of the rail depot grew, and it began servicing the entire region for medium and long haul routes.
Getting to and from the depot
A short-stay car parking lot is available right next to the Liverpool Lime Street train station. Convenient taxi transportation to and from other parts of the city is also available. The railway station is accessible by bus – the main stops are located just outside the site.
Bus transportation is also available to John Lennon Airport – the city’s international airport that services both domestic flights and arrivals from many European cities. The bus runs every 30 minutes on a daily basis.
Finally, if you want to get from the railway station to Anfield Football Stadium (see hotels and b&b’s nearby), you will either need to take a taxi or the bus. The Queen Square Bus Station is located nearby or you can try to reach Sandhills Station on football match days. The Soccerbus service starts from there.
You will have a medley of possibilities to choose among
Whether you need to find a Liverpool hotel or a B&B accommodation spot located close to the central train station, you will have a medley of possibilities to choose among. We have some of the cheapest bed and breakfast and other offers in the city center.
The three-star The Liner hotel is one of the most popular possibilities among Liverpool visitors that need accommodation on a budget. The property is conveniently located in the city centre, right next to the railroad. A number of city’s most popular attractions and tourism sites are located only a walking distance away.
Britannia Adelphi Hotel is another quite affordable accommodation spot in the heart of Liverpool. The three-star hotel is located a walking distance away, and it features modern, convenient and cheap accommodation possibilities.
Several other accommodation spots worth exploring include Holiday Inn City Centre and Mount Pleasant Apartments by Stay Liverpool.
Alternatively, you can opt for an apartment rental in the centre of the city. The luxurious apartments are less than a mile away from the bars and the clubs of the Albert Dock.
Some Facts and Figures
Name : Liverpool Lime Street Railway Station
Location : to the east of the city centre, Albert Dock, cruise port and ferry terminals.
The Royal University Hospital is within close distance of Lime Street Train St. The nearest rail station from Aintree Hospital, is Fazakerley, which is a short walk from the hospital.
Address : Network Rail, 1st Floor Barrier Line, Building, L1 1JD, England United Kingdom
Train Line : lies on the Wirral Line, WCML Liverpool Branch, North TransPennine, West Coast Main Line, lines to Norwich, Wigan, Manchester, Manchester Airport, and Blackpool.
Mainly Served by : East Midlands Trains, London Midland, Merseyrail, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains
Operated and Managed by : Network Rail (overground), Merseyrail (underground)
The underground station is situated on the Wirral Line of the Merseyrail network, which has services to New Brighton, West Kirby, Ellesmere Port and Chester. To reach destinations on the Northern Line of the network, passengers must either use the Wirral Line and change at Liverpool Central station or walk the short distance to the station.
Ticket Office : Available
Ticket Machines : Available
Public WiFi : is available
Bus Station : Liverpools main bus station (on Roe Street) is about 4 minutes walk from Lime Street station.
Sat Nav Postcode : L1 1JD
Region : North West England
County : Merseyside
Nearest Hotels : in the city center on Lord Nelson Street, Hotham Street, Lime Street, Ranelagh Place and One Queen Square.
Train Connections
East Midlands Trains runs train services to Norwich via Warrington Central, Manchester Piccadilly, Stockport, Sheffield and Nottingham.
First TransPennine Express operate rail services to Scarborough via Warrington Central, Manchester Piccadilly, Leeds and York. There are also daily services to Newcastle, Middlesbrough and Kingston upon Hull.
London Midland offer connections to Birmingham New Street via Runcorn, Crewe, Stafford andWolverhampton.
Northern Rail services include to Manchester Oxford Road (via Warrington Central), Blackpool North(via Preston), Wigan North Western (via St. Helens Central), Stalybridge (via Manchester Victoria), Manchester Airport (via Newton-le-Willows), Warrington Bank Quay (via Earlestown), Liverpool South Parkway (extended from Blackpool North) and peak services run to Huddersfield and Preston.
Virgin Trains travels to London Euston via Runcorn and Stafford (some peak services also call at Crewe, Lichfield Trent Valley, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Rugby, Milton Keynes Central and Watford Junction).
Sights nearby Lord Nelson Street and Hotham Street (City Centre)
St. George’s Hall (Lime St., L1 1JJ England /Central): a building in Neoclassical style which contains concert halls and law courts, and has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade I listed building. Well worth a visit.
Empire Theatre (Lime Street, L1 1JE United Kingdom): grand old theatre which has the largest two-tier auditorium in Britain and can seat 2,348 people. It is sited in the William Brown Street Conservation Area.
Walker Art Gallery (William Brown Street, L3 8EL, England /Central): home to a stunning collection of art. Located in a very impressive building.