How to get to M&S Bank Arena Liverpool by train
If you're planning on visiting M&S Bank Arena Liverpool by train, Liverpool Lime Street acts as the main hub for national and local rail services which includes London Northwestern Railway services. The station is in the heart of Liverpool’s city centre, making it a convenient choice for those traveling from other parts of the country such as the West Midlands or London.
Liverpool Lime Street is a 20-minute from M&S Bank Arena Liverpool or a short taxi ride. Alternatively, you can hop onto the Merseyrail Wirral Line services to James Street Station , and then follow the signs to the arena. James Street Station is located a short 10-minute walk from the arena.
The CityLink bus service also runs a circular route around the city and stops at both Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Arena.
Stations
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Address:Lime Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 1JD
Liverpool Lime Street station information
Staffing level | Full time |
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CCTV | Yes |
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Station operator | Network Rail |
Ticket office opening times | Ticket Office & Travel Centre on the station concourse The travel centre which provides travel information is also located on the concourse
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Pre-purchase collection | Yes |
Ticket machine | Yes |
Smartcards issued here | Yes |
Validate Smartcards here | No |
Smartcards information | Walrus cards and local Saveaway only. For more information Click here . |
Penalty fares | NR |
Customer service information | Please see a member of staff or go to the Network Rail Station Reception on the main concourse; further to that you can contact Network Rail on 03457 11 41 41. |
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Left luggage | Available: Yes Telephone: 0151 909 3697 |
Lost property | Telephone: 0330 024 0215
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First class lounge opening times | The First Class Lounge is located on the main concourse and is for First Class Avanti West Coast customers only. The First Class Lounge at Liverpool Lime Street will be closed to customers on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February due to filming at the station. If you’d like to enjoy complimentary refreshments before continuing your journey, please present your Avanti West Coast First Class ticket to a member of Avanti West Coast staff upon your arrival at Liverpool Lime Street and they’ll help you out.
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Seated area | No
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Waiting room | Located on main concourse
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Trolleys | Yes
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Station buffet | Various retail establishments are present on Liverpool Lime Street station to purchase refreshments. Yes
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Toilets | Yes
Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance |
Baby changing facilities | Yes
Female toilets |
Wifi | WiFi hot spots around Liverpool Lime Street station Yes
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Post box | No
Outside the station on Lime Street |
ATM machine | No
Located on Platform 7 |
Shops | Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station Yes
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Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here . Note: If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator. |
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Staff help | Liverpool Lime Street Mobility Team are available: -
THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE. A mobility assistance vehicle is available - to book, or for help boarding and alighting your train, please contact your train operator, ideally 48 hours in advance.
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Induction loop available | Yes |
Ticket machine | There are eight accessible ticket machines at the station located on the station concourse. Yes
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Accessible booking office counter available | Yes
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Ramp for train access available | Yes
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Accessible taxis information | Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number. |
Accessible public phones | Situated on main concourse opposite Northern's Travel Centre |
National Key toilets available | Yes
The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one. |
Ticket gates | Yes
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Impaired mobility set down available | Assistance is available to and from platforms Yes
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Wheelchairs | Yes
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Car park 1 | Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street |
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Car park 1 operator | APCOA |
Car park 1 spaces | 280 |
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Car park 1 contact details |
Onward travel | 'Arriva' and 'Stagecoach' operate a network of daily, frequent bus routes around the city and also to nearby towns. For route maps and timetables: www.arrivabus.co.uk and www.stagecoachbus.com/merseyside Liverpool's main bus station (on Roe Street) is about 4 minutes walk from Lime Street station. Not all buses are accessible Buy a Liverpool PLUSBUS ticket with your train ticket, for discount price unlimited bus travel around the city. More details at www.plusbus.info |
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Cycle storage available | Yes |
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Cycle storage spaces | 52 |
Cycle storage sheltered | Yes |
Cycle storage CCTV | Yes |
Cycle storage location | Alongside station entrance |
Cycle storage information | There are 2 areas at Liverpool Lime Street station where you can lock up your bike, Lord Nelson Street and Skelhorne Street. They are the only 2 places you are permitted to leave your bike at the station. |
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Rail replacement information | Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA. |
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Taxi rank | |
Airport | Liverpool Lime Street Station is just a short hop on the 10A and City Centre Circular (C4 and C5) buses to Liverpool ONE bus station. From there you can get the 500 Airport Flyer bus direct to LJLA. In the reverse direction Liverpool ONE bus station is just a short hop on any of the 86 bus services (86, 86A, 86C and 86D) to Elliot Street opposite Lime Street Station. |
Port | This can be reached by using the Merseyrail from Liverpool Lime Street station. |
Follow this link to find the station map
Departures and arrivals from Liverpool Lime Street
More about M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
The Arena is one of the the most prestigious venues in the UK. The arena opened in 2008 with the launch event for Liverpool’s year as European Capital of Culture.
Liverpool Arena is the city’s landmark entertainment venue, which not only provides world class events, but also showcases the city of Liverpool. The venue has successfully played host to hundreds of live music events, comedy performances, family shows and sporting events.
Liverpool Arena can accommodate up to 11,000 people. It has hosted many high-profile events, such as the MTV Europe Music Awards, the MOBO Awards, the Davis Cup tennis tournament and the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.