So you’ve managed to get hold of tickets, but what are the best transport options for getting to Anfield? Get the low-down on the various transport links from the centre of Liverpool to Anfield Stadium.
Parking
General parking:
home and away supporters
Anfield is a nightmare for parking as its location in a residential area means space has to be prioritised for local residents. The streets surrounding the stadium are closed prior to kick-off and remain so until after the match to allow supporters to leave the area safely.
If you’re happy to walk a short while, there are free parking spots on Heyworth Street, but always check the signs in the area to make sure nothing has changed.
The safest parking spot is at North Liverpool Academy (L5 0SQ), which is a school situated less than 20 minutes from the stadium by foot. It costs £10 (in cash!) to park there, but the site is secure and offers a shortcut to the stadium. It usually opens two hours before kick-off, but like with all parking options around Anfield, there can be quite a delay getting out as traffic is slow.
Disability parking
The club offers some disabled parking in the Stanley Park Car Park, which is located just behind the Anfield Road Stand. However, this is offered on a game-by-game basis, and supporters must register with the club in advance. Further information can be found on the club’s official website.
There are also drop-off points where supporters with disabilities can be dropped off closer to the stadium than would ordinarily be allowed. These are found on:
- Arkles Lane/Wylva Road, L4 2PS
- Gilman Street, L4 0SN
- Oakfield Road, L4 0UQ
Public transport
Train/Soccerbus
Merseyrail – Liverpool’s local rail transport company – runs the Soccerbus, a bus service from Sandhills Rail Station, which is the closest station to the stadium. This allows you to reach Anfield, indirectly, from any Merseyrail station, including those in the city centre or further afield – useful if you’re arriving in Liverpool via one of its main stations: Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway. It usually takes 15 minutes to reach Anfield on the Soccerbus from Sandhills.
One major caveat here is that, after the final whistle, the queues for the Soccerbus can really build up. Given it can take a bit longer to get from Anfield to Sandhills after a game, the benefit of the Soccerbus is only felt if travelling onward via train. Visit Merseyrail for more information.
Bus
The 926 Arriva service to Anfield.
The 926 and 927 bus services, which cost £2 for an adult single ticket, will take you directly to Anfield from Liverpool One bus station in the city centre. There are plenty of other buses that’ll leave you in the general vicinity of the stadium on a matchday, but I won’t list them all here – the Arriva bus company has saved me a job with this helpful list.
So, is taking the bus a viable option? On the way to Anfield, certainly – but if you’re planning to take the bus after the game, make good use of the toilets before you leave the stadium! It normally takes at least 20–30 minutes to get on the bus because of considerable queues.
Taxi
Liverpool has a number of taxi options available, with services provided by black (hackney) cabs, Uber, and local operators like Delta. If you’re in the city centre, it’s worth looking out for a hackney as they don’t hike the price up based on demand like Uber. They’re usually found around Lime Street Station.
The Taxi rank on Skelhorne Street just outside Liverpool Lime Street Station.
A taxi to the stadium shouldn’t set you back too much (on a non-match day, it would cost around £10 from the city centre to Anfield). After the match, taxis are incredibly difficult to find – and good luck getting a phone signal if you’re planning to book one! If you’re set on taking a taxi, just be prepared to wait – and to pay a higher rate.
What’s the best way to get to Anfield?
If you’ve read all the above and are still wondering what the best option is, then you need to think about your own circumstances. Parking in a secure car park like the one at North Liverpool Academy allows you to travel under your own steam, which is especially handy if you’re an away supporter or from outside the city.
Public transport is always going to involve a wait as you’ll be one of 50,000-plus people trying to find their way home. If this doesn’t bother you, happy days: invoke the British spirit and get in that queue!
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