Trains to the Western Approaches Museum
Travelling by train to the Western Approaches Museum is super-simple. The nearest railway station to the Western Approaches Museum is Liverpool James Street, which is served by Merseyrail services throughout the day. It's 5 minutes to the Western Approaches Museum on foot. Walk north-east on James Street, then turn left onto Fenwick Street and continue onto Rumford Street - the museum will be on your right.
The Western Approaches Museum is full of wonders for all to enjoy. You'll find it jam-packed with a fascinating historic collection and intriguing displays, suitable for all ages.
Visit the Western Approaches Museum website for opening information.
Station details & facilities
Ticket office
| Ticket Machine | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| Staff help | Unavailable |
| Staffing level | Full time |
| Oyster Prepay | Unavailable |
| Oyster topup | Unavailable |
| Oyster validator | Unavailable |
| Pre-purchase collection | Unavailable |
Luggage
| Left Luggage | Unavailable |
|---|
Facilities
| Shops | Available |
|---|---|
| Shops note | News agent |
| Postbox | Available |
| Telephones | Available |
| Telephone types | Coins and cards |
| Station Buffet | Available |
| Station Buffet notes | Café Food vending machine |
| ATM | Available |
| Bureau de Change | Unavailable |
| Tourist Information Office | Unavailable |
| Information Systems |
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Toilets
| Toilets | Available |
|---|---|
| Showers | Unavailable |
| Baby change | Available |
WiFi
| WiFi | Unavailable |
|---|---|
| WiFi notes | |
| Web kiosk | Unavailable |
Staffing and customer service
| Customer help points | Available |
|---|---|
| CCTV | Available |
Parking
Bicycle Facilities
| Cycle storage | Available |
|---|---|
| Cycle storage spaces | 8 |
| Sheltered cycle storage | Unavailable |
| Cycle storage CCTV | Available |
| Cycle storage notes | <p>Apply for Free Secure Cycle storage access <a href="http://www.merseyrail.org/cycle">www.merseyrail.org/cycle</a></p> |
Accessibility
| Step-free access | Whole station |
|---|---|
| Step-free access notes | Ticket office is step free via James Street only. Some narrow lifts with openings of 800mm only. |
| Ramps for train access | Available |
| Wheelchairs | Unavailable |
| Induction Loop | Available |
| Accessible ticket machines | Unavailable |
| Accessible Booking Office counter | Available |
| Accessible taxis | unknown |
| Accessible taxis notes | Taxi rank located outside the station which is serviced by accessible 'black' cabs. |
First Class Lounge
Departures and arrivals from Liverpool James Street
Departures
Arrivals
| Departing to | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| to Hoylake | Merseyrail | 16:59 | 1 | On time |
| to Ellesmere Port | Merseyrail | 17:02 | 3 | On time |
| to Hoylake | Merseyrail | 17:07 | 3 | On time |
| to Chester | Merseyrail | 17:11 | 1 | Late |
| to New Brighton | Merseyrail | 17:14 | 1 | On time |
| Arriving from | Train | Time | Platform | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| from Hoylake | Merseyrail | 16:59 | 1 | On time |
| from Ellesmere Port | Merseyrail | 17:02 | 3 | On time |
| from Hoylake | Merseyrail | 17:07 | 3 | On time |
| from Chester | Merseyrail | 17:10 | 1 | Late |
| from New Brighton | Merseyrail | 17:14 | 1 | On time |