Lancaster, Lancashire to Liverpool, Merseyside from $11: 5 ways by bus, train, flight or car

• On your train trip from Lancaster to Liverpool, you'll find catering services offered by both Avanti West Coast and Northern Rail. Avanti West Coast provides a trolley service with snacks, drinks, and light meals available for purchase. Northern Rail typically has vending machines with drinks and light refreshments. Be sure to have some cash or a contactless payment method ready for onboard purchases.

• On this route, you'll find various seating options such as First Class and Standard Class. Avanti West Coast offers First Class seats with added legroom, complimentary refreshments, and power outlets, while Standard Class provides comfortable seating with table options. Northern Rail features Standard Class seating, generally with more basic amenities. Consider booking First Class for a more comfortable journey, especially if you travel during peak hours. You can find tickets and seating options on their official websites: Avanti West Coast (avantiwestcoast.co.uk) and Northern Rail (northernrailway.co.uk).

• Upon arriving at Liverpool Lime Street Station, you will find luggage storage facilities where you can leave your bags for a small fee. The station also has clean restrooms available, but there are no showers. For navigating the station, look for clear signage directing you to local transport options. To get to Liverpool city center quickly, you can catch the following bus lines: 86 or 500, which have regular services running directly from the station to popular city attractions.

• Before your trip, check the schedules for different operators such as National Express (nationalexpress.com) and Stagecoach (stagecoachbus.com) for the best prices, as they vary significantly between £8.40 and £58.

• Bring snacks or a packed lunch for the 3-hour journey, as bus services typically don’t provide food options; however, you can find great local eateries near the Lancaster bus station, such as The Whale Tail, which is known for its fresh, locally-sourced food.

• Upon arrival in Liverpool, you’ll get dropped off at Liverpool One bus station; navigate easily to city attractions by following the signs for the Liverpool ONE shopping complex and utilizing their helpful station map available at liverpool-one.com which includes bus routes and nearby services.