Connectivity – Getting Here
Air: Airlines operate flights to Liverpool from the UK and European cities. There are no direct flights from London but there are train connections. Manchester airport is 1 hour from Liverpool and there is a direct train link.
Rail: There are numerous services to Liverpool from London and Manchester. See www.nationalrail.co.uk. To obtain the cheapest fares it is best to book a ticket in advance. The Manchester – Liverpool line is the oldest in the world, and remains quite basic!
Car/Taxi: From London to Liverpool the journey time is approximately 5 hours (although it can take longer). Check on the validity of your license. Insurance is mandatory. Remember driving in UK is on the left! Car rental can be expensive in UK. From Manchester airport, travel time about 1 hour, you can pre-book a taxi (Black cabs on arrival are expensive so best to reserve a ride.)
Accommodation
There is a wide range of accommodation available. Typically these can range from budget hotels (£60 per night) to over £200 per night. If you are having problems finding a hotel please contact Joe Price.
I have secured a good rate at the Novotel, which is very close to the Olier Lodge, for the 9th and the 10th, see below for details:
The code is 867275 this is available for the nights 9th and 10th
Guests must contact the hotel reservations team directly in order to make a reservation.
The reservations office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and can be contacted at 0151 245 6694 / 6697. If trying to book outside of this time, please email HB737-RE@accor.com and one of the team will be in touch as soon as possible.
