PORT
OF LIVERPOOl ( BIRKENHEAD ) |
The
Mersey Docks & Harbour Co. Maritime Centre, Port of Liverpool L21 1LA |
Tel
: 0151 949 6000 Fax : 0151 949 6300 |
Website
: www.portofliverpool.co.uk |
TWELVE QUAYS RIVER TERMINAL |
12 Quays Terminal,
Tower Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 1FE |
Tel
: 0151 906 2700 Fax : 0151 906 2718 |
The
vast Port of Liverpool now owned by Peel Holdings is one of the UK's major Ports & covers both
banks of the River Mersey, both in Liverpool & Birkenhead. The Port
handles over 32 million tonnes of freight a year, including one third
of all freight moving between Britain & Ireland.
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Directions by Car |
From
the South follow the M53 to J1 and then take the A554. Follow the signs
to Twelve Quays River Terminal. From Liverpool take the river crossing to Birkenhead and then follow signs as above. |
Directions by Train |
Hamilton Square Station in Hamilton Street is approx 5 mins away from the ferry terminal. |
Directions by Coach / Bus |
The nearest coach drop off stop for the ferry terminal is at the Europa Boulevard, opp Conway Park station, Birkenhead approx 10 mins away. Taxis are available at most times on the station rank. FOR COACH SERVICES / TIMES AND ONLINE BOOKING PLEASE CLICK HERE |
Routes and Ferry Operators |
NORFOLKLINE |
Upto
Twice Daily crossings to BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND - approximate sea crossing time 8 hours 30 minutes |
Upto Twice Daily crossings to DUBLIN, IRELAND - approximate sea crossing time 8 hours |
The modern ships offer a great restaurant, lounge bar, shop, children's play area, selective live entertainment, multi screen viewing and comfortable en-suite accommodation. |
This service is both a freight & passenger service |
For futher information & great deals or to BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE please visit the TRAVEL FRIEND BOOKING OFFICE |
Terminal Facilities |
The
new £30million ultra-modern Twelve Quays River Terminal at Birkenhead
offers a check-in hall, cafeteria and lounge, covered check-in areas
for both cars and freight vehicles, as well as a separate rest area
& showers for haulage drivers, & drop off/pick-up points for
buses & taxis.
Both people & freight will move across a multi-lane link bridge to the floating stages, where 2 ferries can berth simultaneously to offer a faster, more comfortable, convenient & reliable route across the Irish Sea |
Car Parking |
Parking is limited & is operated on a first come first served basis. |
Nearest Petrol Station |
There is a Shell Service Station just over a mile away in Borough Road, Birkenhead. |
Special Needs Information |
The Twelve Quays River Terminal facilities have all been designed with
the disabled in mind. |
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& it's surrounding area that is not featured, please let us
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