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Liverpool
Ferry Port Information
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Liverpool, with its famous waterfront on the
River Mersey, is a great shipping port and industrial center. King
John launched it on its road to glory when he granted it a charter
in 1207. Before that, it had been a tiny 12th-century fishing
village, but it quickly became a port for shipping men and materials
to Ireland.
Getting There
P&O Irish Sea Terminal
By Car
Liverpool Terminal is within Liverpool Freeport. Go through Freeport
police security entrance, take first left. Terminal is about one
mile along on right hand side. Take a right, follow signs past the
front of terminal buildings to passenger check-in. From Liverpool
City Centre follow A565 towards Bootle. Take sign for Liverpool
Freeport. From other areas use M57 or M58 and follow signs "All
Docks" on A5036. Continue on A5036 for approx. 2 miles until
roundabout incorporating a flyover and follow signs for
Crosby/Liverpool Freeport.
By Train
Frequent express trains depart London's Euston Station for
Liverpool, a 2 3/4-hour trip. There is also frequent service from
Manchester, a 45-minute ride away.
Seacat Terminal
By Car
Location Princes Landing Stage, near the Pier Head.
By Road Access to the edge of the city is via the M6/M62 or M58.
From the M62, follow signs to the City Centre and then Pier Head
signs to the Princes Landing Stage. From M58 follow the A5036 and
then the A565 to the Pier Head. From North Wales, take the M53, then
the Wallasey Tunnel and the A59 to the Pier Head.
By Train
By Rail Liverpool Lime Street station, approximately 3km from the
Landing Stage, offers connections with through services to many
parts of the country. Allow up to 60 minutes for transfer between
the station and the Pier Head by bus or taxi. James Street station
(600m) has frequent local services to/from the Wirral and Chester.
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