As of today 23rd March, it is now possible to book trains to Liverpool on EM Trains web site and here follows details of my own bookings to Douglas.
Derby - 06.40 train to Crewe arriving 07.59. Cost £14.85
A later train is cheaper but does not allow so much time for delays and changing platforms. 44 minutes should be sufficient though.
Crewe - 08.43 train to Liverpool arriving 9.20. Cost £7.20
I have not been able to make a cycle booking on this train as yet and this is essential on Virgin trains which have 4 spaces for bikes, but no problem if bike folds.
Ferry check in by 10.50 for sailing at 11.15. Cost £38 (includes return on 19th June).
Train fares are of course with Senior Rail Card.
I await advice from Peter nearer the day regarding possible problems at Lime Street station as described in his previous post.
Looks as though I have at least an hour to cycle the 7 miles from South Parkway to the ferry if necessary.
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I've gone for the 14:15 ferry from Heysham and will be on the 08:42 train from Derby via Crewe to Lancaster. Returning on the 15:00 ferry to Liverpool and plan to get the 19:03 train from Liverpool South Parkway back to Derby via Sheffield.
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