Train
Merseyrail is the main train operator on Merseyside and their website offers timetable and journey planners across the whole national rail network as well as ticket information and real time service information within the region to help you keep your journey on track.
- Merseyrail offers a fast and easy to use alternative to car travel around Merseyside.
- Tickets are available for one trip, weekly or longer periods. Combined tickets can be bought which are valid on trains, buses and ferries, offering passengers easy travel around our urban transport network.
- Uniquely - it doesn't cost any extra to take your bike on a Merseyrail train - whenever you travel!
- Merseytravel, with the Department for Transport, works to ensure a local and cross boundary rail network exists to meet our needs.
Other Rail Options
A to B
A useful site to get to and from the train station by bicycle if you prefer a healthier option. Most railway companies will carry bikes free of charge or for a £1 supplement and often booking is not necessary.
National Rail/Trainline
Two alternative online national rail sites. Both sites offer comprehensive train timetable and fare information nationally. These sites includes details of ticket types, rail passes, special offers and any service alterations across the whole country.
PlusBus
This national initiative allows you to buy a rail ticket that takes you to your destination train station and then includes travel on a bus in a designated bus area. For a small supplement, this bus travel can be unlimited.
Railcard
A dedicated website providing information about national railcards including the Young Persons Railcard, Family Railcard and Senior Railcard. There's also a option to buy them online
Traintaxi
Provides information on taxis serving the train, tram, metro and underground stations across the country. By selecting a station, it will tell you if there is a taxi rank and gives you the relevant telephone numbers for local taxi firms.
Trakkies
Designed for younger rail passengers. It's a place to have fun while learning about trains and travelling, featuring several printable games to be played on the train, plus rail history and safety information.
Merseyrail Train
Cycling Aigburth - Sefton Park Circular
05.02.2012
Part of the Cycle Aigburth project, a Sunday ride designed to increase your confidence.
Journey planning tool scoops national recognition
07.12.2011
TravelWise, the Merseyside Transport Partnership's sustainable travel choices campaign, has won the coveted ‘ACT TravelWise Innovation of the Year Award' for its enterprising new journey planner. The tool was originally developed for leisure and tourism sector, but is now available for all Merseyside organisations!