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North West England is easily reached from all over the UK and is well served by international airports, ferry ports and main line rail.
By Air
North West England is connected to global destinations via two major UK airports, Manchester and Liverpool John Lennon. Handling millions of passengers yearly, these airports are only an hour away by road, with Manchester Airport also offering a direct rail service.
By Rail
It is easy to explore the cities, coast, and countryside in North West England via the well- connected rail system, with many destinations only 2 hours direct from London, 1hr30 from Birmingham and 2hr20 from Glasgow.
By Sea
North England is served by five bustling Ferry ports connecting Europe to this key destination including three in the North West England.
Getting around
Getting around North West England and its surrounding areas is easy once here, thanks to the easy to navigate rail system, bus routes and motorways.
For more information on navigating the area visit www.traveline-northwest.co.uk
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