Whether you're going by bus, train, coach or ferry, getting around Merseyside couldn't be easier!

Merseytravel co-ordinates public transport and acts in partnership with private bus and rail operators to provide public transport in Merseyside. www.merseytravel.gov.uk

Traveline provides journey planning information about all public transport services (buses, coaches, trains, ferries, trams, metro and underground) throughout England, Wales and Scotland. Enquiries can be made for journeys between any two stops in the country but many regions can also plan to and from postcodes and addresses.

• Traveline information is also available nationally by phone on 0870 608 2608. Minicom users call 0870 241 2216.
• Lines are open between 8am-8pm every day except 25 December (some centres also close on 26 December and 1 January).
• Website: www.traveline.org.uk

The National Rail Enquiries website provides a guide to UK national rail services. Use it to find out train times and fares,plan your journey and book online.

• You can also call on 08457 48 49 50
• Textphone: 0845 60 50 600
• Website: www.nationalrail.co.uk

The Trainline website also offers timetables and on-line ticket booking for train operators in mainland UK. You need to register an account tobuy tickets and if you pay with a debit card rather than a credit card you won't pay a booking fee.

• Website: www.thetrainline.com/

National Express is the UK's largest scheduled coach travel company,with over 1000 different destinations across the UK.