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Your trip to Liverpool.

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Liverpool – Inglaterra Destination Liverpool and Manchester about 350 km from Londres

How to get there

  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) Speke · 12 km
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) Manchester · 55 km
  • Liverpool Lime Street 1 km
  • Liverpool One Bus Station 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before buying. From London Euston the train takes about 2h15 to Liverpool Lime Street. From Manchester, trains take 35 to 50 minutes. Liverpool airport has European flights, and Manchester airport international flights, about 1 hour by train.

How many days

Two days: one for the waterfront, with the Albert Dock, The Beatles Story, the Pier Head and the ferry, and another for Mathew Street, the cathedrals and the museums on William Brown Street. Add one more day for the Beatles' childhood homes and a stadium.

When to go

From May to September, with long days and river outings. In August the international Beatles week usually fills the city. During the football season, from August to May, matchdays fill hotels.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The centre and the waterfront are walkable, and trains and buses cover the rest. If you drive, remember traffic is on the left.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Liverpool
  1. Morning
    Albert Dock and Beatles

    Start at the museum The Beatles Story, at the Royal Albert Dock.

  2. Afternoon
    Pier Head

    Walk along the waterfront to the Pier Head, with the Three Graces and the Museum of Liverpool, and take the Mersey ferry trip.

  3. Late afternoon
    Cathedrals

    Go up to Hope Street for the two cathedrals.

  4. Evening
    Mathew Street

    Finish on Mathew Street, with live music at the Cavern Club.

2 days in Liverpool

Day 1

  1. Morning
    Beatles

    The Beatles Story at the Albert Dock.

  2. Afternoon
    Waterfront

    Pier Head, Museum of Liverpool and the Mersey ferry.

  3. Late afternoon
    Mathew Street

    Mathew Street and Cavern Club by day.

  4. Evening
    Ropewalks

    Dinner and bars in the Ropewalks neighbourhood.

Day 2

  1. Morning
    Cathedrals

    Anglican cathedral, with a climb up the tower, and the Catholic cathedral on Hope Street.

  2. Afternoon
    Museums

    St George's Hall, Walker Art Gallery and World Museum.

  3. Late afternoon
    Stadium or Beatles

    Visit a stadium or take a bus tour of Beatles sites.

  4. Evening
    Show

    Show at the Cavern Club or at the Philharmonic Hall.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Why is Liverpool associated with the Beatles?

All four members were born and raised in the city, and the band started playing in clubs such as the Cavern.

What is the Magical Mystery Tour?

A themed bus tour of places linked to the Beatles, such as Penny Lane and Strawberry Field.

Can you visit Liverpool's stadiums?

Yes, the city's clubs' stadiums usually offer guided tours outside match days, by reservation.

Does Liverpool have an airport?

Yes — Liverpool John Lennon, with European flights. For international flights, use Manchester.

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