10 Reasons to Travel Around Merseyside by Train
10 Reasons to Travel Around Merseyside by Train
If you're wondering whether driving is the best way to get around Merseyside, then perhaps you're considering going by train. Here's what you should consider.
1. There are many stations around Merseyside, and so you're never too far from a station no matter where you live or work, or want to go to.
2. Trains are quick, and within a few minutes you can be at your destination, and won't be waiting in traffic at peak times, or stuck at roadworks.
3. Train travel offers excellent value for money, and buying in advance, or purchasing a weekly, monthly or annual railcard can make rail travel across Merseyside cheaper still.
4. Merseyside stations are easy to get to and from, and offer plenty of parking, and bike storage as well as having taxis and buses nearby.
5. With almost 70 stations covered by Merseyrail, there's bound to be a station near you and your workplace. No matter how complicated your journey is by car, it's bound to be easier, and more convenient by train. You can get from Ormskirk or Southport, in the North to as far as Chester in the South of the region by train.
6. Trains run from early in the morning, to late at night, and are not subjected to the same sort of delays at peak times unlike the roads. On a train, your journey will take the same length of time at rush hour, as it will at quiet times.
7. You'll be able to save on parking costs, and for many people, the cost of their train ticket will be less than the cost of their daily parking. This means that as well as saving money, you might not have to walk as far from the car park to work either.
8. In addition to saving on your parking costs, you'll save on fuel too. As you won't be driving anything like as much. You might even be able to get rid of your car completely, or it might mean that you don't need a second car, and the additional expense that will bring.
9. If you travel at the weekends or in the evenings as well, you'll get even more value from your railcard. Perhaps you'll go shopping by train on a Saturday, to the football at the weekend and on a weekday evening, and even to shows and concerts too. You can also relax knowing that you don't have to find somewhere to park when you arrive, and that you don't need to worry about driving home either.
10. As well as selling tickets, you'll find a fully stocked shop at many stations, and even bike hire at some stations too. No matter whether you're travelling a couple of stops down the line to the next town, or are embarking on a much longer and complicated journey, your local Merseyside stations will be able to help with all aspects of your journey.
Now you know more about the advantages of travelling by train around Merseyside, isn't it time you got your railcard sorted out, and left the car at home?
If you want to do your bit for the environment, as well as saving time and money, why not find out more about Merseyrail trains? You'll be able to check the times ofTrains To Chester, see whetherLiverpool Lime Street or Liverpool Central Station is most convenient to you, and much more, as well as seeing the latest travel news. Find out more, at Merseyrail.org today. 10 Reasons to Holiday in Valencia by:Orson Johnson 10 Reasons to Holiday in UK by:Rajesh Kumar 10 Reasons to Holiday in Menorca 10 Reasons to Holiday in Dubai by:Orson Johnson 10 Reasons Why You Must Travel To Vietnam! 10 Reasons Why You May Be Ready To Book A Holiday 10 Reasons Why People Go On Holiday 10 Reasons Why People Go Away For Christmas 10 Reasons Why Families Should Travel To Belize This Summer 10 Reasons To Visit The Highland and Islands Of Scotland This Christmas 10 Reasons To Visit Liverpool At Christmas 10 Reasons To Visit Liverpool At Christmas 10 Reasons To Travel India During The Monsoon