Anfield Stadium - Liverpool FC's stadium in northwest England

Anfield is an iconic football stadium known all over the world. The fans provide an electric intimidating atmosphere especially on European nights. The famous Kop Stand is a single tier stand containing almost 10,000 fans and creates a superb atmosphere explaining why the team play towards it every second half when ever possible. Current capacity is 45,000 but the stadium is old and facilities are limited. There are plans to build a new 60,000 stadium close to Anfield with a new single tier 18,000 Kop Stand. You will never walk alone the clubs anthem is to be found written in the main gates and Bill Shanklys statue.

Anfield is easily accessible from all major routes into Liverpool. The ground is only 3 miles from the city centre, 4 miles from the M62 and 7 miles from the end of the M57 and M58. The ground is well signposted from the city centre.

Public Transport

By Bus: Take a 26 (or 27) from Paradise St. Bus Station or a 17B, 17C, 17D, or 217 from Queen Square bus station directly to the ground. The 68 and 168 which operate between Bootle and Aigburth and the 14 (from Queen Square) and 19 stop a short walk away.

By Train: Lime Street Railway Station is two miles from Anfield. A taxi from Lime St. will cost about £4.00 for up to 5 passengers. Buses go from nearby Queen Square Bus Station. On match days use the Merseyrail network to link with the Soccerbus service from Sandhills Station.

By Soccerbus: There are frequent shuttle buses from Sandhills Station, on the Merseyrail Northern Line, to Anfield for all Liverpool home Premier League and Cup matches. Soccerbus will run for two hours before each match (last bus from Sandhills Station is approximately 15 minutes before kick-off) and for 50 minutes after the final whistle (subject to availability). You can pay as you board the bus - each single journey will cost 50p. Soccerbus is FREE for those who hold a valid TRIO, SOLO or SAVEAWAY ticket or Merseytravel Free Travel Pass.

To check train and bus times for different match days and kick-off times call Traveline Merseyside on 0870 608 2 608 (8am-8pm, 7 days a week - Minicom systems available).