Tour de France in Liverpool in 2027: where to stay for the Stage 2 finish
Stage 2 of the 2027 Tour de France races from Keswick through the Lake District and Lancashire to a waterfront finish in Liverpool. Pick your night and see what’s free near The Strand, across the city and over the water, with prices from places on Nezt.
On Saturday 3 July 2027, the second day of the Tour de France in Britain, the riders race 223 km from Keswick, in the heart of the Lake District, to Liverpool. After Thirlmere, Grasmere and Windermere, Morecambe Bay, Lancaster and the Lancashire fells, they finish on The Strand, on the waterfront under the Three Graces.
It’s free to watch, and a sprint finish on the waterfront will draw a big crowd. If you’re coming to see it, sort out where you’re staying now.
At a glance
- Stage 2
- Saturday 3 July 2027, Keswick to Liverpool, 223 km
- The start
- Keswick, in the Lake District. Keswick Town Council’s provisional plan puts it in the Market Square, by the Moot Hall.
- The route
- Over Dunmail Raise past Thirlmere, Grasmere, Rydal Water and Windermere, round Morecambe Bay to Lancaster, over the Lancashire fells and through St Helens and Knowsley. Five categorised climbs, including the Côte de Jubilee Tower.
- The finish
- The Strand, on Liverpool’s waterfront, in view of the Three Graces
- Watching
- Free from the roadside. Roads on the route close fully on the day.
- Nearest stations
- James Street (Merseyrail), about 5 minutes’ walk from the waterfront; Liverpool Lime Street, 15 to 20 minutes on foot
Following the race? See where to stay for the Grand Départ in Edinburgh on 2 July and Stage 3’s finish in Cardiff on 4 July.
Where to stay for the Tour de France in Liverpool
Pick your night to see what’s free in each area and what it costs, then open the map with your dates already in. Prices are from places on Nezt right now.
When are you going?
212 places to stay around The Strand
The waterfront and the Royal Albert Dock
A short walkThe Pier Head, the Royal Albert Dock and the streets just behind them, the closest you can stay to the finish. Walk down to The Strand and back, with no train to catch at the end of the day.
16 places · from £60 · average £100 a night
1 Bedroom Studio
Liverpool, England
Under a mile from the finish
1 Bedroom Studio
Liverpool, England
Under a mile from the finish
1 Bedroom Studio
Liverpool, England
Under a mile from the finish
1 Bedroom Apartment
Liverpool, England
Under a mile from the finish
City centre, the Ropewalks and the Baltic
Walk to the finishBold Street, the Ropewalks and the Baltic Triangle, full of places to eat and drink, and a walk of 10 to 20 minutes to the waterfront.
18 places · from £100 · average £135 a night
2 Bedroom Apartment
Liverpool, England
About 1 mile from the finish
2 Bedroom Apartment
Liverpool, England
About 1 mile from the finish
2 Bedroom Apartment
Liverpool, England
About 1 mile from the finish
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Merseyside, England
Under a mile from the finish
Anfield and Everton
Bus into townNorth of the city centre around the two football grounds, often with more room for the money, and a short bus ride from the finish.
41 places · from £78 · average £124 a night
2 Bedroom Apartment
Merseyside, England
About 1 mile from the finish
2 Bedroom Apartment
Liverpool, England
About 1 mile from the finish
2 Bedroom Apartment
Liverpool, England
About 1.5 miles from the finish
3 Bedroom House
Liverpool, England
About 2.5 miles from the finish
The Wirral
Merseyrail under the riverBirkenhead, Wallasey and New Brighton across the Mersey, with views back to the Liverpool skyline. Merseyrail trains run under the river to James Street, a few minutes from The Strand.
8 places · from £99 · average £135 a night
Top rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Prenton, England
About 2 miles from the finish
2 Bedroom Apartment
Wallasey, England
About 3 miles from the finish
Highly rated2 Bedroom Apartment
Prenton, England
About 2.5 miles from the finish
Highly rated4 Bedroom House
Birkenhead, England
About 2.5 miles from the finish
Chester
About 45 minutes by trainThe walled city south of the Wirral, with Merseyrail trains to Liverpool’s James Street in about 45 minutes.
50 places · from £63 · average £108 a night
1 Bedroom Apartment
Chester, England
About 15 miles from the finish
1 Bedroom Apartment
Chester, England
About 15 miles from the finish
1 Bedroom Apartment
Chester, England
About 15 miles from the finish
1 Bedroom Apartment
Chester, England
About 15 miles from the finish
More places nearby
Everywhere else on the map, closest to the finish first.
84 places · from £46 a night
Highly rated3 Bedroom House
Liverpool, England
About 1.5 miles from the finish
4 Bedroom House
Liverpool, England
About 2 miles from the finish
3 Bedroom Apartment
Liverpool, England
About 2 miles from the finish
2 Bedroom House
Liverpool, England
About 2 miles from the finish
Want more choice? See every place to stay in Liverpool, on the Wirral and in Chester.
Getting there and back
- By train. Liverpool Lime Street is 15 to 20 minutes’ walk from the waterfront, or two minutes on Merseyrail’s loop to James Street, about five minutes’ walk from The Strand.
- On the day. The route closes fully to traffic and parked cars are moved off it, so the organisers ask spectators to walk or cycle to where they watch. You can usually walk or cycle on the closed roads until about 30 minutes before the publicity caravan, which comes through around two hours ahead of the riders.
- To the start in Keswick. Keswick has no railway station. The nearest on the main line is Penrith, with buses to Keswick taking about 40 minutes. Expect the town centre to close early on the day, and buses that use the race route to be disrupted.
- Watching on the way. The route runs along the A591 through the middle of the Lake District, then over the Trough of Bowland and Rivington in Lancashire, where the climbs are.
- By car. Driving to the finish isn’t a good idea. Roads around the waterfront close, and the organisers will publish travel and parking plans closer to the time.
Booking tips
- Book as soon as you can. Visit Lake District expects places around the start to fill quickly, and a waterfront finish brings a crowd of its own.
- Stay near the finish. A place within walking distance of The Strand means no queue for a train once the race is over.
- Count beds, not bedrooms. Going as a group? Check how many separate beds there are, and who would be sharing.
- Spread the cost. When check-in is at least 15 days away, pay half when you book and the rest a week before you arrive, with no extra fees.
Questions people ask
When is the Tour de France in Liverpool?
On Saturday 3 July 2027, when Stage 2 finishes on The Strand after 223 km from Keswick.
Where does the Tour de France finish in Liverpool?
On The Strand, on the waterfront in view of the Three Graces: the Royal Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building.
What’s the nearest station to the finish?
James Street, on Merseyrail, about five minutes’ walk from the waterfront. Liverpool Lime Street is 15 to 20 minutes on foot, or two minutes by Merseyrail to James Street.
Where does Stage 2 start, and how do I get to Keswick?
In Keswick, in the Lake District, with the town council’s provisional plan putting the start in the Market Square. Keswick has no railway station: take the train to Penrith and the bus from there, about 40 minutes.
What’s the route of Stage 2?
South over Dunmail Raise past Thirlmere, Grasmere, Rydal Water and Windermere, through the Lyth Valley and round Morecambe Bay to Lancaster, over the Trough of Bowland and the Lancashire fells, then through St Helens and Knowsley into Liverpool. There are five categorised climbs, including the Côte de Jubilee Tower.
Is it free to watch?
Yes, from anywhere along the route. Roads close fully on the day, and you can usually walk or cycle on them until about 30 minutes before the publicity caravan comes through.
Where’s the best place to stay for the Tour de France in Liverpool?
The waterfront or the city centre if you want to walk to the finish, Anfield and Everton for more room for the money, the Wirral for the skyline across the river, or Chester, about 45 minutes away by train. Pick your night above to compare what’s free in each.
How much does it cost to stay in Liverpool for the Tour?
It depends on the night and the area. The prices above are from places on Nezt right now: the cheapest and the average a night in each area. The earlier you book, the more choice you’ll have.
Dates, the route and spectator details are from Grand Départ GB 2027, Westmorland and Furness Council, Lancashire County Council, St Helens Borough Council, Liverpool City Council and Visit Lake District. Details can change. Nezt isn’t connected with the Tour de France or Grand Départ GB 2027, so check the official site before you book.
