{"id":1093,"date":"2025-05-20T17:57:26","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1093"},"modified":"2025-05-20T17:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T17:57:27","slug":"how-to-get-to-the-beach-from-liverpool-crosby-formby-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/how-to-get-to-the-beach-from-liverpool-crosby-formby-more\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get to the Beach from Liverpool: Crosby, Formby &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a seaside escape from <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/best-way-to-get-picked-up-at-liverpool-john-lennon-airport\/\">Liverpool<\/a>? You&#8217;re in luck. Merseyside is home to some of the UK\u2019s most stunning beaches, and they\u2019re all within easy reach of the city centre. Whether you&#8217;re after a peaceful walk, golden sand dunes, or iconic coastal sculptures, here\u2019s your guide to the best beaches near Liverpool\u2014and how to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude97 Quick Overview: Beaches Near Liverpool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Beach<\/th><th>Travel Time (From Liverpool)<\/th><th>Best For<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Crosby Beach<\/strong><\/td><td>20\u201330 mins<\/td><td>Antony Gormley\u2019s statues &amp; sunset walks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Formby Beach<\/strong><\/td><td>40\u201350 mins<\/td><td>Sand dunes, red squirrels, nature walks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/southport\/taxi-from-southport-to-manchester-airport-cars-5-8-seater-taxis-minibuses-executive-transfers\/\">Southport<\/a> Beach<\/strong><\/td><td>50\u201360 mins<\/td><td>Classic seaside town feel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>New Brighton Beach<\/strong><\/td><td>25\u201335 mins<\/td><td>Family-friendly with amusements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>West Kirby Beach<\/strong><\/td><td>45\u201355 mins<\/td><td>Windsurfing &amp; the Marine Lake<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Ainsdale Beach<\/strong><\/td><td>1 hour<\/td><td>Kitesurfing &amp; peaceful stretches<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude89 How to Get to Each Beach from Liverpool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Crosby Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Train<\/strong>: Take the <strong>Merseyrail Northern Line<\/strong> to <strong>Blundellsands &amp; Crosby<\/strong> or <strong>Waterloo<\/strong> Station. From there, it&#8217;s a short walk to the coast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi<\/strong>: About <strong>20 minutes<\/strong> drive from the city centre. Use postcode <strong>L22 8QA<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highlight<\/strong>: See 100 life-size statues by Antony Gormley\u2019s <em>Another Place<\/em> installation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Formby Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Train<\/strong>: Take the <strong>Merseyrail Northern Line<\/strong> to <strong>Formby Station<\/strong>. A 15\u201320 min walk or short <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/blackpool\/blackpool-pleasure-beach-taxi-minibus-transfers-5-8-seaters-executive-travel-for-groups-families\/\">taxi<\/a> ride gets you to the National Trust entrance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi<\/strong>: Around <strong>40\u201350 minutes<\/strong> from central Liverpool. Use <strong>Victoria Road, L37 1LJ<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top Tip<\/strong>: Bring a picnic and explore the pine woods where red squirrels roam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Southport Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Train<\/strong>: Direct trains run from <strong>Liverpool Central<\/strong> to <strong>Southport<\/strong> (approx. 45 mins).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi<\/strong>: Drive time is about <strong>1 hour<\/strong>, especially in peak season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Good For<\/strong>: Amusements, arcades, pier walks, and traditional fish &amp; chips.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>New Brighton Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Train<\/strong>: Take a <strong>Wirral Line<\/strong> train to <strong>New Brighton Station<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi<\/strong>: Roughly <strong>30 minutes<\/strong> from Liverpool, depending on tunnel traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fun Fact<\/strong>: Once known as the &#8220;Blackpool of Merseyside&#8221;\u2014great for families and promenade strolls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>West Kirby Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Train<\/strong>: <strong>Wirral Line<\/strong> to <strong>West Kirby Station<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi<\/strong>: Around <strong>45 minutes<\/strong> drive via M53.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Must-Do<\/strong>: Walk across the sand to <strong>Hilbre Island<\/strong> during low tide (check tide times!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>Ainsdale Beach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>By Train<\/strong>: Take the train to <strong>Ainsdale Station<\/strong> and walk 20 minutes to the beach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By Car\/Taxi<\/strong>: About <strong>1 hour<\/strong> from Liverpool, popular with day-trippers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: It\u2019s a designated <strong>kitesurfing zone<\/strong>, and often quieter than neighbouring beaches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\ude96 DM Airport Transfers: Beach Day Sorted<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why stress about public transport or parking? Book a private <strong>taxi or 5\u20138 seater minibus<\/strong> with DM <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/planning-your-trip-to-liverpool-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-airport-taxi-transfers\/\">Airport Transfers<\/a> for your beach day. Whether it\u2019s a family trip to Formby or a group outing to Crosby, we\u2019ll get you there in comfort and style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2705 Pre-booked fixed fares<br>\u2705 <a href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/blackpool\/taxi-to-and-from-blackpool-5-6-7-8-seater-taxis-minibuses-executive-vehicles\/\">Executive vehicles<\/a> available<br>\u2705 Ideal for beach gear, buggies &amp; pets<br>\ud83d\udcde <strong>+44 7947 199830<\/strong><br>\ud83d\udce7 <strong><a>info@dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><br>\ud83c\udf10 <strong><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\">dmairporttransfers.co.uk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Final Tips for Your Liverpool Beach Day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pack smart<\/strong>: Bring suncream, towels, and a windbreaker\u2014it\u2019s still the UK!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check tide times<\/strong>: Especially important for Formby and West Kirby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leave no trace<\/strong>: Respect nature and clean up after your visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re a local or just visiting Liverpool, Merseyside\u2019s coastline has something for everyone. From sculptures to sand dunes, these beach escapes are just a short trip away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a seaside escape from Liverpool? You&#8217;re in luck. Merseyside is home to some of &hellip; <a title=\"How to Get to the Beach from Liverpool: Crosby, Formby &amp; More\" class=\"hm-read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/liverpool\/how-to-get-to-the-beach-from-liverpool-crosby-formby-more\/\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Get to the Beach from Liverpool: Crosby, Formby &amp; More<\/span>Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1064,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1093","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-liverpool"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1093"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1093\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1094,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1093\/revisions\/1094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1064"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dmairporttransfers.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}