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How to get to Lime Street Railway Station by bus?

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Bus stations near Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool

  • Lime Street Station (Stop Sk),1 min walk,
  • Elliot Street (Stop Ge),2 min walk,
  • Elliot Street (Stop Gd),2 min walk,
  • Elliot Street (Stop Gc),2 min walk,
  • Lord Nelson Street,2 min walk,
  • Elliot Street (Stop Gb),3 min walk,
  • Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga),3 min walk,
  • Adelphi Hotel (Stop Ba),4 min walk,
  • Fraser Street,5 min walk,
  • Queen Square,5 min walk,

Ferry stations near Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool

  • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal,13 min walk,

Train stations near Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool

  • Liverpool James Street,14 min walk,
  • Liverpool Lime Street,40 min walk,

Bus lines to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool

  • 25,Liverpool Circular,
  • 500,Liverpool,
  • N1,Birkenhead - Liverpool,
  • 86,Garston - Liverpool,
  • 86,Liverpool - Allerton,
  • 86A,Liverpool - Liverpool Airport,
  • 86C,Liverpool,
  • 699,Liverpool,
  • 82,Liverpool,
  • 82,Garston,
  • 14A,Liverpool - Kirkby,
  • 14C,Kirkby - Liverpool,
  • 17,Liverpool - Fazakerley,
  • 19,Liverpool - Kirkby,
  • 53,Liverpool - Crosby,
  • 75,Liverpool,
  • 6,Huyton,
  • 7,Warrington,
  • 79,Liverpool,
  • CBT,Woolton,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the nearest stations to Lime Street Railway Station?

    The nearest stations to Lime Street Railway Station are:

    • Lime Street Station (Stop Sk) is 14 meters away, 1 min walk.
    • Elliot Street (Stop Ge) is 113 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Elliot Street (Stop Gd) is 135 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Elliot Street (Stop Gc) is 140 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Lord Nelson Street is 143 meters away, 2 min walk.
    • Elliot Street (Stop Gb) is 188 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Ranelagh Street (Stop Ga) is 206 meters away, 3 min walk.
    • Adelphi Hotel (Stop Ba) is 287 meters away, 4 min walk.
    • Fraser Street is 338 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Queen Square is 357 meters away, 5 min walk.
    • Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal is 951 meters away, 13 min walk.
    • Liverpool James Street is 1014 meters away, 14 min walk.
    • Liverpool Lime Street is 3111 meters away, 40 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Lime Street Railway Station?

    These bus lines stop near Lime Street Railway Station: 10, 10A, 17, 487, 500, 78, 79.

  • Which train lines stop near Lime Street Railway Station?

    These train lines stop near Lime Street Railway Station: MERSEYRAIL, NORTHERN, WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool?

    The nearest train station to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool is Liverpool James Street. It’s a 14 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool?

    The nearest bus stop to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool is Lime Street Station (Stop Sk). It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest ferry station to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool?

    The nearest ferry station to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool is Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal. It’s a 13 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS is the first train that goes to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool. It stops nearby at 05:20.

  • What time is the last train to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool?

    The AVANTI WEST COAST is the last train that goes to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool. It stops nearby at 00:47.

  • What time is the first bus to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool?

    The 86A is the first bus that goes to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool. It stops nearby at 04:27.

  • What time is the last bus to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool?

    The NORTHERN is the last bus that goes to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool. It stops nearby at 02:15.

  • What time is the first ferry to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool?

    The FER is the first ferry that goes to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool. It stops nearby at 07:30.

  • What time is the last ferry to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool?

    The FER is the last ferry that goes to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool. It stops nearby at 18:40.

  • How much is the train fare to Lime Street Railway Station?

    The train fare to Lime Street Railway Station costs about £3.50.

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Public Transit to Lime Street Railway Station in Liverpool

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Lime Street Railway Station Address: Lime Street Gateway Liverpool street in Liverpool

Lime Street Railway Station, Liverpool
Lime Street Railway Station, LiverpoolLiverpool Lime Street is a terminus railway station and the main station serving the city centre of Liverpool. Opened in August 1836, it is the oldest still-operating grand terminus mainline station in the world. A branch of the West Coast Main Line from London Euston terminates at the station, as does the original Liverpool and Manchester Railway. Journeys from Lime Street cover a wide range of destinations across England, Scotland and Wales.Having realised that their existing Crown Street railway station was too far away from the city centre, the Liverpool and Manchester Railway commenced construction of the more central Lime Street station in October 1833. Designed by John Cunningham, Arthur Holme and John Foster Jr, it was officially opened in August 1836. Proving to be very popular with train commuters, expansion of the station had become necessary within six years of its opening. The first expansion, which was collaboratively produced by Joseph Locke, Richard Turner, William Fairbairn and John Kennedy, was completed in 1849 at a total cost of £15,000 (equivalent to £1,660,000 in 2021). During 1867, work upon a further expansion of Lime Street station commenced, during which time the present northern arched train shed was built. Designed by William Baker and Francis Stevenson, the train shed was the largest such structure in the world upon completion, featuring a span of 200 feet (61 m), as well as the first to make extensive use of iron. During 1879, a second parallel southern train shed was completed. Following the nationalisation of the railways in 1948, Lime Street station was the subject of various upgrades and alterations, including new signalling systems in and around the station, a redeveloped concourse, and new retail and office spaces. In 1962, regular electric services between Lime Street and Crewe were officially started and, in 1966, the station hosted the launch of its first InterCity service, which saw the introduction of a regular 100 mph (160 km/h) service between Liverpool and London. During the 1970s, a new urban rail network known as Merseyrail was developed, while all other long-distance terminal stations in Liverpool were closed, resulting in such services being centralised at Lime Street for the whole city. In October 2003, the Pendolino service operated by Virgin Trains West Coast was ceremonially unveiled at the station, introducing a faster service between Liverpool and London. In May 2015, the electrification of the former Liverpool and Manchester Railway route was completed, as well as the line to Wigan via St Helens Central. Lime Street station is fronted by a large building designed in the Renaissance Revival style, the former North Western Hotel, which served as a hotel, office and student accommodation and now back to a hotel as the Radisson Red Liverpool Hotel. The hotel is set to open in December 2022.Since the 1970s, the main terminal building has also provided direct access to the underground Lime Street Wirral Line station on the Merseyrail network. Beginning in the 1960s, the Concourse House office tower block and several retailers stood outside the southern train shed, but they were demolished in 2010. Lime Street is the largest and oldest railway station in Liverpool; it is one of 18 stations managed by national infrastructure maintenance company Network Rail. During 2017, work commenced at Lime Street station on a £340 million remodelling programme. In Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations, written by columnist and editor Simon Jenkins, Lime Street Station was one of only ten stations to be awarded 5/5 stars.
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