Football trip to Liverpool
Liverpool, England
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Liverpool is one of England's great football cities. Two Premier League clubs — Liverpool FC at Anfield and Everton at the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium — sit within five miles of each other, and matchday culture runs through the whole city centre.
This guide covers how to plan a football trip to Liverpool: airports, hotels, transport, and how to combine a match with a long weekend.
Stadium information
- Capacity
- Anfield 61,276 · Bramley-Moore Dock (Everton) ~52,800
- Opened
- Anfield 1884 · Bramley-Moore Dock 2025
Anfield is the headline attraction for visiting fans. Everton's new waterfront stadium offers a fresh modern alternative.
Nearby airports
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL)
11 km from the centre
Manchester (MAN)
55 km / 50 min by train
More long-haul routes.
Where to stay
Albert Dock / Waterfront
Iconic Liverpool view, walking distance to bars and a quick taxi to Anfield.
Ropewalks
Best mix of nightlife, food and central location.
Baltic Triangle
Independent bars and street food, quieter than the centre.
Tickets
Liverpool FC tickets are members-only by default; Everton has more general-sale availability. Hospitality is the easiest guaranteed-seat option for visiting fans at both clubs.
Stadium tours run at Anfield year-round; Bramley-Moore Dock tours are being phased in as the new stadium opens.
Two clubs, one city
Liverpool's two clubs share the same city but rarely the same weekend. Plan around the fixture calendar to catch both — a Saturday game at Anfield and a Sunday game at Bramley-Moore is a common pairing.
Local derby (Merseyside derby) tickets are extremely hard to get; if that's the trip you want, plan a year ahead through hospitality.
Beyond the football
Liverpool's centre is compact and walkable. The Albert Dock houses the Tate, the Beatles Story and the Maritime Museum. Bold Street is the best food street; the Baltic Triangle and Ropewalks have the best independent bars.
If you have a full weekend, take the ferry across the Mersey, walk along the waterfront, and squeeze in a Liverpool Cathedral or Beatles tour on the non-football day.
FAQs
Which airport is best?+
Liverpool John Lennon is closest; Manchester is 50 minutes by train with more long-haul options.
Where should I stay?+
Albert Dock or Ropewalks — both central and well-connected for matchday.
Can I see Liverpool and Everton on the same trip?+
Sometimes — depending on the fixture calendar. Aim for a weekend with one home each.
How do I get to Anfield from the centre?+
Taxi (15-20 min), Soccerbus from Sandhills on matchdays, or walk via Stanley Park.
What's the best non-football activity?+
Albert Dock museums, the Beatles tour, or a walk along the waterfront.
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