Car
Road access to and around Manchester and Liverpool is excellent with over half Britain’s motorway network passing through the region. The M60 is Manchester’s orbital motorway allowing easy access to the rest of Greater Manchester.
Rail
A comprehensive choice of fast, frequent services that take you to almost anywhere in Greater Manchester, Liverpool and Merseyside. There’s a wide range of tickets to suit every need.
First TransPennine Express
First TransPennine Express is a multi-award winning train operating company which operates inter-city services on three main routes across the north of England and, more recently, in Scotland. With an increasing demand for travel and an improving rail service First TransPennine Express plays an increasingly pivotal role in meeting the need for easy, direct and comfortable access to urban centres, the coast and countryside.
For more information on getting around by train telephone 08457 48 49 50, or visit www.thetrainline.com or www.tpexpress.co.uk.
Trams
Metrolink, Manchester’s impressive light railway network, allows easy travel in the city centre and further afield. With routes from Bury, Altrincham and Eccles all serving the city centre. Tel: 0161 205 2000.
Coach
There are good express connections to Manchester and Liverpool from most towns and cities in Britain (to Liverpool there are half hourly services from Manchester).
www.nationalexpress.co.uk
Bus
Extensive bus networks across Greater Manchester and Merseyside.
Cycle
Many of the trails are accessible for cyclists. Check the website for details.
Contact
For further information about public transport in Greater Manchester contact GMPTE on 0161 228 7811 (lines are open 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm), or visit the website at www.gmpte.com (includes a journey planner).
For Local Transport queries in Merseyside please call Mersey Travel on 0870 608 2608
Or visit the Mersey Travel website: www.merseytravel.org or www.merseyrail.org
To arrange a walking trail with a guide in Liverpool and Merseyside, contact Jackie Wilson at The Merseyside Partnership on 0151 237 3925