The A540 is a non-primary road that runs from Chester, Cheshire to Hoylake, Wirral. It is the only road in the series A54X that is entirely within England, with the exception of a short stretch of the A548. It provides links to Manchester and North Wales, via the A494 and the M56. It bypasses the town of Neston and is in the heart of Heswall, Hoylake and West Kirby. A small stretch of the road, shared with the A5116, is a primary road.
A540 | |
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Route information | |
Length | 20 mi (32 km) |
Major junctions | |
South end | Chester, Cheshire |
A5480 A494 A5480 A5137 A551 A553 | |
North end | Hoylake, Wirral |
Location | |
Country | United Kingdom |
Road network | |