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Commuting to the University of Liverpool

Wherever you choose to live while studying with us, you’ll find that commuting to attend classes and meet up with friends is easy, thanks to the city’s extensive transport options.

You don’t have to live on campus to be within easy reach of everything that’s happening here. Whether you choose to travel by bus, train or car, find out the best way to reach the University, wherever you’re based.

Getting here by train

Liverpool is extremely well-connected to the North West region and beyond thanks to an extensive rail network.  

You’ll find two major stations in Liverpool, both located just a short walk from our main campus. These are:  

  • Liverpool Lime Street: The city's main station for nationwide travel. It runs services on major train lines and regional connections. Here, you’ll find regular trains to Manchester, North Wales, Leeds and other locations
  • Liverpool Central: For local Merseyrail services, you can travel to and from Liverpool Central, which is ideal for those living a little closer to the city. Merseyrail services from here run to places like Chester, West Kirby and Ormskirk. 

Popular routes 

From Warrington: Direct trains to Lime Street take 30 to 45 minutes and run frequently. 

From Chester: Trains to Liverpool Central take about 45 minutes and run several times an hour. 

Train timetables 

You can find the latest train schedules on the National Rail website. You can also use apps like Trainline for real-time updates and ticket bookings. 

Getting to the University of Liverpool by bus 

If you live a little closer to campus, the best option for travelling regularly may be the bus. Liverpool boasts a comprehensive bus network, with many routes stopping close to campus to make for a simple regular commute. 

You'll find several bus stops located around the edges of our campus, so no matter where you need to be, it’ll be easy to be there on time with a local bus service. Additional bus services can also be accessed from Queens Square and Liverpool One bus stations, located within a 15 to 20-minute walk of the main campus. 

Key bus routes 

Several key routes make it simple to travel to and from campus by bus. These include:

699: A dedicated service running from Greenbank Student Village to the University of Liverpool campus and Liverpool City Centre.  

86/86A/86C: These services run frequently from the city centre and other parts of Liverpool. 

79/79C: Useful routes connecting various suburbs of the city with the campus area. 

Timetables and tickets 

For the most accurate and up-to-date bus schedules, visit the Merseytravel website. 

If you’re regularly commuting to campus by bus, you may also want to consider a student bus pass, which offers discounted rates on frequent travel. 

Commuting to the University of Liverpool by car

If you prefer to drive to campus, you’ll find several key routes that make it easier to get here. Within the city, the University campus is well-signposted and excellently located for driving. And we’re also connected to the North West and beyond by the M62. 

Please note there is no dedicated student parking on campus. But there are several public car parks nearby, such as Mount Pleasant, Paddington Village and Brownlow Hill, all of which offer easy access to campus. 

Limited on-street parking is also available, but be mindful of parking restrictions and fees. 

Carpooling 

If you regularly drive to campus, consider finding a carpool buddy who’s doing the same. Sharing your commute with fellow students can save on travel and parking costs and reduce your carbon footprint in the long run. 

Cycling to the University of Liverpool

Liverpool is becoming increasingly bike-friendly, which means there’s never been a better time to commute to campus by cycling.  

We offer secure bike storage facilities on campus so you can ensure your bike will be safe throughout the day.  

You can also hire a bike from the Guild of Students, for either a full academic year or just one semester.  

You can find more information on cycling in our sustainability section. 

Top tips for commuters 

  • Consider season tickets and booking in advance to lower the cost of your travel 
  • Where possible, travel outside of peak travel times to get cheaper tickets 
  • Be mindful of delays and cancellations and plan ahead. Booking an earlier train could be a good option 
  • Make sure you know how to contact lecturers and departments if you’re struggling with travel 
  • Use your commute wisely. Why not spend your time catching up with course reading or preparing for seminars?