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Knowsley is superbly situated for both business and pleasure. Located at the heart of the North West of England it contains some of Europe's finest transport networks - road, rail, sea and air. Yet within an hours drive, there is access to world famous beauty spots such as the Lake District and the internationally known cities of Liverpool and Manchester, which contain entertainment, sporting and cultural facilities second only to London.

With such a wealth of services on your doorstep, both your business and personal needs are fully catered for.


Motorways : 

Motorways form the spine of Knowsley and all our business locations are alongside the network. The M57 and M62 motorways and the A580 East Lancashire road intersect in the region, giving rapid access to the M6 and the rest of the UK within a day's drive.

Further information on road travel...

Airports : 

Liverpool (John Lennon) Airport is the closest regional airport. It is one of Europe's fastest growing airports and has recently benefited from a £30 million new state of the art terminal, handling some of the largest freight in the U.K. while Manchester Airport (the country's largest Airport outside London) serves 5 continents, is a major international hub and is only 40 minutes away.

Further information on air travel...

Trains : 

Main Stations are close by, with Euro Rail passenger connections from both Liverpool and Manchester, linking directly to London and Europe. There is also an extensive local network throughout the North West of England linking smaller towns and cities together.

Further information on rail travel...

Rail Terminal : 

Rail Terminal based at Knowsley Industrial Park, this new investment is a 15,325 sq m (165,000 sq ft) transit shed, operated by the Potter Group, providing a £7.5m common user facility, for local and regional businesses. Combining the new intermodal rail terminal with expansive shared user warehousing, Potter Group is providing a unique foothold for companies looking for an outsourced logistics solution in the North West as well as providing existing operators the opportunity to integrate rail into their own supply chain.

Further information on freight travel...

Sea : 

The Port of Liverpool (including Liverpool Freeport) is the UK's most successful Free Zone, handling as much tonnage as at any time in its history (over 30 million tonnes of cargo per annum). It offers rapid sea routes to North and South America, the Far East, Europe and Ireland. It is the only UK location to offer a full facility that allows direct access to European road, rail and sea.

Further information on sea travel...
 
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