G00858+
C177808:405h02Bournemouth station (BMH)13:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£621One-way1 change
L80363_L80064+
W34243+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston8:565h08Bournemouth station (BMH)14:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£911One-way2 changes
L80073+
W34099+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston10:595h05Bournemouth station (BMH)16:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£911One-way2 changes
L80068+
W34035+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston9:595h05Bournemouth station (BMH)15:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£911One-way2 changes
G00861+
C177789:455h02Bournemouth station (BMH)14:47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1871One-way1 change
G00866+
C1777510:454h57Bournemouth station (BMH)15:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1871One-way1 change
G00861+
C177789:455h02Bournemouth station (BMH)14:47Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1871One-way1 change
G00858+
C177808:405h02Bournemouth station (BMH)13:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£621One-way1 change
L80073+
W34099+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston10:595h05Bournemouth station (BMH)16:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£911One-way2 changes
L80068+
W34035+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston9:595h05Bournemouth station (BMH)15:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£911One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Liverpool
The cheapest option from Bournemouth to Liverpool is coach, with an average price of £37. Omio recommends booking the bus, as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Liverpool among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
Distance: 308 km
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£89 Average Price | £37 Average Price Cheapest option |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest option 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Friday 3 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G00858+ C17780 | 8:40 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h02 | 13:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
L80363_L80064+ W34243+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 8:56 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h08 | 14:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
G00861+ C17778 | 9:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h02 | 14:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
L80068+ W34035+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 9:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h05 | 15:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
G00866+ C17775 | 10:45 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 4h57 | 15:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
L80073+ W34099+ Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 10:59 Bournemouth station (BMH) | 5h05 | 16:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Liverpool
Typically, there are 6 trains per day from Bournemouth to Liverpool, including direct trains, taking around 4h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:10, the last at 20:51. The fastest train covers the 308 km distance in 4h 57m.
Distance 308 km |
Average train duration 4h 55m |
Lowest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 57m |
First train 4:10 |
Last train 20:51 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Liverpool by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bournemouth and Liverpool
Most Bournemouth to Liverpool trains use the Bournemouth to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool Central. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bournemouth station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
Getting to Bournemouth from Bournemouth city centre
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth train station facilities and services
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Pokesdown from Bournemouth city centre
Pokesdown is 4 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Pokesdown train station facilities and services
Pokesdown has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pokesdown.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Pokesdown.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pokesdown.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pokesdown: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Pokesdown: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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