Fewer cars on the road will reduce harmful emissions as well as improve congestion in the city region. Liverpool has a fantastic public transport network of buses, trains and, let’s not forget the ferry.
Rail
The easiest way to commute to and explore the Liverpool City Region is by train. The nearest mainline station is at Lime Street which provides frequent services for long-distance journeys such as London and Manchester and Liverpool Central train station is the nearest for more local journeys using Merseyrail.
Rail travel can be booked via websites such as National Rail or Trainline.
Bus
Bus travel is a cost-effective way to explore our city and transport links to the Liverpool city centre is excellent from across the Liverpool City Region and Cheshire. Several bus stops are located around the perimeter of the campus. The 699 service operated by Arriva is a dedicated University service serving both the Carnatic and Greenbank Halls of residence with regular services to and from the main campus.
Additional services can be accessed from Queens Square and Liverpool One bus stations, located within a 15 minute and 19-minute walk of the main campus.
For more details about travelling by bus, you can phone Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk
Ferry
Mersey Ferries operates services between Pier Head and Birkenhead/Wallasey on the Wirral. You can also sail between Liverpool and Belfast and the Isle of Man. Once in Liverpool, follow signs for the Catholic Cathedral, or for Lime Street Station, then follow directions to the University from the station, as listed above. For more information, contact Mersey Ferries on +44 (0) 151 794 5927 or info@merseyferries.co.uk
Season ticket loan scheme
If you’re opting to use public transport for your commute to work, you can apply for an interest-free loan to purchase an annual pass through the university’s Season Ticket Loan Scheme. The scheme allows you to benefit from an annual saving and provides the convenience of spreading the cost over 12 monthly payments, taken directly from your salary. You will also receive one free month of travel paid for by the University.
Simply plan your journey, whether it be by bus, train and/or Mersey Ferries, complete the online application form, collect your ticket and we’ll do the rest.
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