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.