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Important information for fans - festive travel

Supporters are advised that there will be no rail services on Christmas Day or Boxing Day on the rail network.

Merseyrail – Wirral Loop Line

As part of Merseyrail’s platform upgrade, work will start on the Wirral Loop Line on Thursday December 27. During the work, Wirral Line trains will start and terminate at Birkenhead North and Birkenhead Central. Rail replacement buses will run between Birkenhead and Liverpool stations.

  • From December 27 to January 2, New Brighton and West Kirby trains will start and terminate at Birkenhead North.
  • From December 27 to January 1, Ellesmere Port and Chester trains will start and terminate at Birkenhead Central.