Green Lane station
Old Chester Road
Birkenhead
Merseyside
CH41 9AN
Green Lane Station can be found on Old Chester Road in Birkenhead as shown on the map, and is operated by Merseyrail.
Read on for more information about the facilities and help available at Green Lane Rail Station, connections for onwards travel, and live arrivals and departures information.
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Nestled in the heart of Birkenhead, Green Lane Train Station offers a convenient gateway for travel across Liverpool and beyond. This station, while understated, garners its importance as a significant local hub for travelers looking to explore the surrounding areas or commute for daily activities. Whether you're a local resident or a visitor, Green Lane welcomes you with a blend of necessary amenities and connectivity to various forms of transportation.
The station operates a ticket office with ample opening hours throughout the week, including Sundays. Although ticket machines aren't available yet, tickets bought online can be collected conveniently at the station's office. The presence of Smartcard validators enhances the ease of contemporary commuting. For those requiring extra assistance, help points and an induction loop are readily available, though accessibility can be limited due to the lack of step-free access to the platforms.
While Green Lane station may lack certain luxuries like waiting rooms or shops, it compensates with practicalities such as secure cycle parking and a range of refreshment vending machines. The station is consistently monitored with CCTV, ensuring a degree of safety and security for travelers at all hours.
Even though there is no dedicated taxi rank, Green Lane provides alternatives for onward journey convenience. The local bus services are well-connected, offering easy access to the rest of Birkenhead and Liverpool. For those flying from Liverpool John Lennon Airport, a seamless travel option exists—just request a combined rail and bus ticket directly to the airport when purchasing from any Merseyrail station. Local bus routes include the 86A and 80A, whisking you from Liverpool South Parkway to the terminal in approximately ten minutes.
For anything more intricate or specific, consider reaching out to Traveline England for comprehensive travel advice.
If you're pondering your next adventure, Green Lane station can get you there. Explore bustling cityscapes or serene suburbs with trains to places like Liverpool James Street and Chester. Frequent journeys to Birkenhead Central and Liverpool South Parkway prove popular choices among commuters and leisure travelers alike.
Whether it’s the lively atmosphere of Moorfields or the charm of Bebington, a host of vibrant destinations awaits just a train ride away.
Green Lane Train Station, though modest in its offerings, stands as a pivotal point for local commuters and travelers venturing across Merseyside and beyond. Amidst its simplicity, the station ensures you have the essentials for a safe and convenient journey, coupled with enthusiastic transportation links to enrich your travel experience.
For those looking to integrate rail travel into their daily commute, or for an exploratory day out, consider Green Lane your starting point. Check train schedules ahead of your journey and dive into the attractions that await in and around Liverpool.
Ticket Office | |||||
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Ticket Office Opening hours |
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Ticket machines | No | ||||
Collect tickets bought online | Yes Collect tickets from the Ticket Office | ||||
Accessible ticket machines | No | ||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||
Smartcards | |||||
Smartcards issued at this station | Yes | ||||
Smartcard validators | Yes |
Information available from staff | Yes - from help point Yes - from ticket office | ||||||
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Customer information | DepartureScreens ArrivalScreens Announcements | ||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer help points | Yes | ||||||
Customer services notes | None | ||||||
Luggage storage | No | ||||||
Lost property |
None | ||||||
CCTV at the station | Yes |
Station Accessibility | |||||||
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Step-free access | Category C: “This station does not have step-free access to any platform.” The nearest station with access is Birkenhead Central. | ||||||
Ticket barriers and gates | No | ||||||
Accessible ticket machines | No | ||||||
Induction loop | Yes | ||||||
Ramp for train access | No | ||||||
Accessible Toilets | No | ||||||
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Green Lane | ||||||
Seating area | Yes | ||||||
Wheelchairs available | No | ||||||
Getting to and from the station | |||||||
Accessible taxis here | No | ||||||
Impaired mobility set down/pick-up point | No | ||||||
Accessible spaces | 2 | ||||||
Accessible car park equipment | True Car park not operated by Merseyrail. | ||||||
Staff Help | |||||||
Staff help available |
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Customer Help Points and Meeting Point | Yes | ||||||
Helpline | We want everyone to travel with confidence. That is why, if you are planning on travelling on national rail services, you can request an assistance booking in advance - now up to 2 hours before your journey is due to start, any time of the day. For more information about Passenger Assist and how to request an assistance booking via Passenger Assist, please click here. |
Toilets | Yes |
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Accessible Toilets | No |
Baby Changing | No |
Waiting rooms | There is no waiting room office at Green Lane |
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Seating area | Yes |
1st Class Lounge | No |
Station Car Park | |||
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Operator | Local Council | ||
Car Parking Availability | |||
Spaces | 60 | ||
Accessible spaces | 2 | ||
Accessible car park equipment | Yes | ||
Car park CCTV | Yes | ||
Parking charges |
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Refreshment Facilities | Available Cold drinks vending machine Food vending machine |
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ATM Machine | No |
Shops | No |
Currency Exchange | No |
Pay Phones | No |
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Public Wi-Fi | No |
Bicycle Storage | |
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Spaces | 18 Secure cycle parking is available at the station. If you are interested in reserving secure parking further details can be found at www.merseyrail.org 8 stands, 18 secure spaces adjacent to booking office |
Type of Storage | Stands, Compounds, |
Sheltered | Yes |
CCTV | Yes |
Bicycle Hire | |
Cycle Hire Information | There are no cycle hire facilities at this station |
Green Lane, Birkenhead |
A taxi rank is not available at this station. |
For onward travel information click here or contact the Traveline on 0871 200 2233 |
The nearest Airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, it is possible to book through Rail/bus tickets from any Merseyrail station. There is no need to buy separate train and bus tickets, simply ask for 'Liverpool John Lennon Airport' when buying your ticket. The 86A or the 80A bus will take you from Liverpool South Parkway station to the airport with a journey time of just 10 mins. |
Arriving from | Train | Arrival Time | Platform | Status |
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from Chester | Merseyrail | 18:24 | 2 | 18:33 |
from Chester | Merseyrail | 18:31 | 1 | On time |
from Ellesmere Port | Merseyrail | 18:32 | 2 | 18:36 |
from Chester | Merseyrail | 18:39 | 2 | On time |
from Ellesmere Port | Merseyrail | 18:39 | 1 | On time |
from Chester | Merseyrail | 18:47 | 1 | On time |
from Chester | Merseyrail | 18:54 | 2 | On time |
from Ellesmere Port | Merseyrail | 19:02 | 2 | On time |
from Chester | Merseyrail | 19:02 | 1 | On time |
from Chester | Merseyrail | 19:09 | 2 | On time |
Going to | Train | Departure Time | Platform | Status |
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to Chester | Merseyrail | 18:24 | 2 | 18:34 |
to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 18:31 | 1 | On time |
to Ellesmere Port | Merseyrail | 18:32 | 2 | 18:37 |
to Chester | Merseyrail | 18:39 | 2 | On time |
to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 18:39 | 1 | On time |
to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 18:47 | 1 | On time |
to Chester | Merseyrail | 18:54 | 2 | On time |
to Ellesmere Port | Merseyrail | 19:02 | 2 | On time |
to Liverpool Central | Merseyrail | 19:02 | 1 | On time |
to Chester | Merseyrail | 19:09 | 2 | On time |