Getting Around

Walking

Liverpool is an extremely walkable city, with most Liverpool Biennial venues and sites located within the city centre. Head to our ‘What’s On‘ page for in-depth information on walking routes through the festival and our permanent artworks.

Cycling

It is quick and easy to cycle between our venues and sites. For more information on cycle parking and routes around the city, download a copy of Liverpool’s cycle map from liverpool.gov.uk/cycling.

Aligning with the Biennial’s 2025 theme, BEDROCK, Peloton Liverpool’s Bike Library offers visitors an immersive, sustainable way to explore the festival and Liverpool itself. Cycling connects you with the city’s landscapes, communities, and heritage, offering new perspectives on the foundations that support and inspire us.

All bike hire directly supports the sustainability of their community Bike Library, helping them provide affordable cycling opportunities across Liverpool.

Bike Hire Details:

Day: £20

Weekend (Friday–Monday): £50

Weekdays (Monday–Friday): £50

All bikes are fully serviced and include a helmet and lock. Collect yours from their Bikiosk at the University of Liverpool campus (open Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm).

For more about the Bike Library movement, visit peloton.coop.

Bus

Located on Paradise Street, Liverpool ONE Bus Station is at the heart of the city centre. From here there are regular buses connecting the whole Merseyside area, allowing you to easily navigate all Biennial Sites and the wider City Region.

Bus connections to the Wirral and Chester can also be found outside the MetQuarter.

Train

Liverpool City Centre is serviced by the Merseyrail network which provides reliable and convenient transport into and around the city. All of our exhibition venues are located within walking distance of a train station.

Liverpool Central and Moorfields stations provide connections to Southport, Chester and the Wirral. The main station for regional and national connections is Liverpool Lime Street, with regular direct services to Manchester and London.

Avanti West Coast operate high-speed services on the West Coast Mainline, Britain’s premier long-distance railway. Travelling with Avanti, customers can travel from London to Liverpool in speed and comfort, with journey times of 2 hours 21 minutes and three classes of travel to choose from.  Find out more and book here: Trains to Liverpool | Avanti West Coast

E-scooters

To experience the Biennial on two wheels, E-scooters are available to hire around Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas through provider VOI. E-scooters cost £1 to unlock and £0.20 per minute to ride. Users must have at least a provisional driver’s license to hire them and ride at their own risk.

Taxis

Liverpool is renowned for its friendly taxi drivers. To book a taxi, call Alpha taxis on 0151 722 8888 or ComCab on 0151 298 2222. Costs apply. Uber is also widely available across the city.

Ferries

Take a ferry across the Mersey. The world-famous Mersey Ferry offers a 10-minute direct cross-river service between Seacombe, Wirral and Liverpool Pier Head, providing incredible views of Liverpool’s skyline and a relaxing way to explore the City Region.

For more information, including timetables and prices, visit merseyferries.co.uk. Keep an eye out for the ‘Dazzle Ferry‘, a moving artwork commissioned by Liverpool Biennial, 14-18 NOW: WW1 Centenary Art Commissions and Tate Liverpool in 2015. The work, titled ‘Everybody Razzle Dazzle’, was designed by British Pop artist, Sir Peter Blake. The passenger vessel continues to operate as a commuter service.