Liverpool Central Station is a mainline train station in the city of Liverpool, Merseyside, in North West England. Merseyrail manages Liverpool Central and operates all services to and from the station. Liverpool Central is on the Merseyrail Northern Line, which runs from Hunts Cross through Liverpool City Centre to Southport, Ormskirk, and Kirkby and the Wirral Line, which connects the City of Liverpool to the Wirral Peninsula. Liverpool Central is situated in Liverpool City Centre on Ranelagh Street L1 1JT, east of the River Mersey. There are many places worth visiting near Liverpool Central including Royal Albert Dock, World Museum, and Merseyside Maritime Museum.
Liverpool Central is the 23rd busiest station in Great Britain, with 11.4 million passengers going to or from the station in 2022/23 and 537,000 interchanges.
Liverpool Central Station can be reached from cities and towns across the North West of England with regular services operated by Merseyrail. Four trains per hour run to Southport and Chester.
Station Area Map
Liverpool Central Station is located on Ranelagh Street L1 1JT, in the city centre of Liverpool, Merseyside. Liverpool Central is one of four mainline stations in the city of Liverpool, along with Liverpool Lime Street, James Street, and Moorfields.
Liverpool Central is on the Merseyrail Northern Line and Wirral Line and has three platforms, two are Merseyrail Northern Line platforms and one a Wirral Line platform.
Romford Station is located on South Street in the town centre of Romford in Greater London. Romford Station is the only station in the town of Romford, but Stratford Station is situated nearby and reachable in just 8 minutes on trains run by Greater Anglia or in twenty minutes on the Elizabeth Line.
Romford Station is managed by the Elizabeth Line and is owned by National Rail. Romford Station has five platforms.
Local and regional train services operate from Liverpool Central across Merseyside with all trains operated by Merseyrail. With Liverpool Lime Street just a 5 mintue walk from Liverpool Central it is very easy to connect to inter-city trains.
Hotels Near Liverpool Central Station
Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre Hotel
Novotel Liverpool Centre
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Liverpool
Station Details and Facilities
Address
Liverpool Central Station,
Ranelagh Street,
Liverpool,
Merseyside
BS34 8PU
General Information
Ticket Office Opening Hours
- Monday to Saturday: 05:25 - 00:16
- Monday to Saturday: 05:25 - 00:16
Ticket Buying and Collection
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Station Facilities
ATMs
An ATM is available at the station.
Baby Changing Facilities
Baby changing facilities are available at the station.
Refreshments
Refreshments are available at the station.
Shops
A wide range of shops is available at the station.
Accessibility
Accessible Taxis
Accessible taxis are available at the station.
Assistance
Staff help is available at the following times:
- Monday to Saturday: 05:25 - 00:16
- Sunday: 07:45 - 00:16
National Key Toilets
National key toilets are available at the station with a radar key.
Ramp for Train Access
A ramp for train access is available at the station.
Step Free Access
This station has step-free access to all platforms.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available at the station.
Ticket Office
Accessible Ticket Machines
Accessible ticket machines are not available at the station.
Height Adjusted Ticket Counter
A height-adjusted ticket counter is available in the ticket office.
Induction Loop
An induction loop is available in the ticket office.
Bicycle Facilities
Secure Cycle Parking 16 spaces
Cycle Racks 30 spaces
Popular Routes
As one of the busiest train stations in the UK outside of London, there are many popular routes running from Liverpool Lime Street, with destinations including Birmingham, Manchester, and London. Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, and TransPennine Express are just some of the companies operating services from the station. For more information on popular routes to and from Liverpool, click on one of the links below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main station in Liverpool?
There are four mainline train stations in Liverpool, they are: Liverpool Central, Liverpool Lime Street, James Street, and Moorfields. Liverpool Lime Street is the main station in Liverpool.
What is the next station after Liverpool Central?
Liverpool Central is on the Wirral Loop and is next to Liverpool Lime Street and James Street on the line.
When was Liverpool Central built?
The original Liverpool Central Station was built in 1874 and opened on 2 March of that year. The underground station opened on 11 January 1892.