Liverpool has its own airport, John Lennon Airport (tel. 0871/5218484; www.liverpoolairport.com), which has frequent daily flights from many parts of the United Kingdom, including London, the Isle of Man, and Ireland.

Frequent express trains depart London's Euston Station for Liverpool, a 3-hour trip. For schedules and information, call tel. 0845/748-4950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk. There is also frequent service from Manchester, a 45-minute ride away.

National Express buses depart London's Victoria Coach Station every 3 hours for the 4 1/2-hour trip to Liverpool. Buses also arrive every hour from Manchester, a 1-hour ride away. For schedules and information, call tel. 0870/580-8080 or visit www.nationalexpress.com.

If you're driving from London, head north on the M1, and then northwest on the M6 to the junction with the M62, which heads west to Liverpool.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.