Yahoo News Closest train station to Anfield for Taylor Swift Eras Tour
The week is finally upon us when Taylor Swift will be taking over Anfield for three days from Thursday, June 13 to Saturday, June 15.
More than 150,000 people from across the world are expected to descend on Liverpool for the Eras Tour. With road closures surrounding Anfield stadium and increased crowds expected, the easiest way to get to the concert may be by public transport.
Travelling by train means Swifties can avoid the traffic and stress of parking near the stadium. There are two train stations within walking distance to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Liverpool.
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Both Sandhills and Kirkdale will take around a 30 minute walk to Anfield Stadium. However there's also a concert bus operating from Merseyrail's Sandhills station or Kirkdale station costing £1.60 for adults and 80p for children.
Those arriving into Lime Street can visit Liverpool Loves Taylor information stand in operation from June 13 to June 15, 9am to 6pm. The team will be on hand to assist with any queries about what’s happening across the city and how to get to the concerts.
The last train from Sandhills station are as follows:
Sandhills to Liverpool Central
23:37, 23:45, 23:56 and 00:03
Sandhills to Southport
23:15, 23:30 and 23:45
Sandhills to Ormskirk
22:53, 23:23 and 23:52
Sandhills to Headbolt Lane
23:12, 23:42 and 00:02
If you'd prefer to access Anfield by bus, the 917 express shuttle bus departs from Commutation Row in Liverpool city centre starting at 3.30 pm on show days. The stadium pick-up and drop-off point is located on Arkles Lane.
Additional services include:
From Liverpool City Centre, take the 26 from Liverpool ONE bus station, the 17 from Queen Square Bus Station, or the 917 from Commutation Row directly to the ground.
The 68/168 services run between Bootle and Aigburth, and the 14 and 19 (from Queen Square) stop a short walk from the ground.
For concerts, the Concert Bus will operate as usual between Sandhills Station and Anfield as part of the 917 shuttle bus service.
Download the Merseytravel Journey planner for free or view the bus timetables here.
