This 'day tripper' took a side trip to Liverpool
The Beatles had sung about a day tripper, and I was ready to become one, making a one-day visit from London to the Fab Four's northern hometown of Liverpool. With all the buzz about the 50th anniversary of The Beatles first trip to America, the time seemed right to return the favor with a pilgrimage to the place where it all began. A full day on my own during a recent trip to visit friends in London provided the perfect opportunity to check out the Merseyside Mecca.
Travel from London to Liverpool -- which are about 200 miles apart (or some five hours by car) -- is made incredibly easy via high-speed rail service offered daily byVirgin Trains. The less than 2.5-hour trip cost about $100 for a round-trip ticket; prices can vary depending on how far you book in advance. I opted for a 10 a.m. departure, saving even a bit more money over the rush-hour fare, and arrived at Liverpool's Lime Street Station after a smooth-as-silk ride. (Yes, that would be same Lime Street mentioned in the Beatles' song "Maggie May," as hardcore fans will recall).
By Nicole Pensiero
Source: South Jersey Times
