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County of England
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Merseyside is a metropolitan county in the North West of England.
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Round trip to Salford from Merseyside on a Mersey Ferry.
By road
The M62, M53, M57 and M58 motorways connect Merseyside to the national motorway network.
By coach
Long-distance coaches are provided by Flixbus, Megabus and National Express to Liverpool.
By train
By ferry
By ship
By train and bus
Frequent and reliable Merseyrail services operate between many of Merseyside's stations. There is also an extensive bus network. Saveaway tickets are valid on all public transport in Merseyside.
By bike
Passengers can take a bike on Merseyrail trains or the Mersey ferry at no extra charge.
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