The cheapest and fastest trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£35
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
219 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £35.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 219 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 34 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 219 km
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Live departures
Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:08 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h34 | 11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:38 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h34 | 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h14 | 12:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:00 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h42 | 12:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:09 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) | 4h33 | 17:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:28, the last at 17:33. The fastest train covers the 219 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 219 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 05:28 |
Last train 17:33 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country trains will get you between Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Type of shops available: WHS/M&S; Uppercrust; Pumpkin; Pasty Shop; Starbucks; Lily's Flowers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- Pumpkin Café
- Hart's Bakery
- Taxi: The taxi rank is available on the station forecourt. If you require an accessible taxi please approach a member of staff for assistance. To reach the station forecourt; exit through the ticket barriers, turn left and exit through the main doors. You can find more information about local taxi services here.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators.
- Toilets Location: Ladies, Gents and Baby Change are located in the Passenger Subway. The Baby Change is located next to the Ladies Toilets. An additional Baby Change facility is also located in the Accessible Toilet on Platform 13/15. Accessible Toilets are located on Platform 3 by the Help Desk and on Platform 13/15.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Radar Key available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Holiday Inn Express Bristol City Center
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Center
- Hilton Garden Inn Bristol City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Waiting Rooms are located on Platform 5/7 and on Platform 13/15
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: The main storage location for bikes is at The Friary at Temple Quay, just to the right of the ramped exit from the long stay car park. A limited bike storage location can be found on Station Approach by Queen Anne's Gate. There is no longer any bike storage inside the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Bus lines: A1, 1, 2, 8, 39/349/X39, 70, 73, 178, 376
- Train lines: CrossCountry, Great Western Main Line, Severn Beach Line
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station front. Alternative: the lower approach road, outside the front of Bristol & Exeter House
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
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