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Museum of Liverpool
A major museum covering Liverpool’s global links, city life and transport, with family-friendly displays and broad local history.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£50
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£54
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
2 h 16 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
2 h 16 m
Trains on 23 Sept
33
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brough to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brough to Liverpool will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 33 trains from Brough to Liverpool, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 161 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brough to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 161 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£35 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (2h 16m by train vs 2h 30m by car). Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £32 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Brough to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:15 Brough | 2h46 | 8:01 Liverpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:13 Brough | 2h18 | 8:31 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:21 Brough | 2h38 | 8:59 Liverpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:07 Brough | 2h26 | 9:33 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:30 Brough | 2h29 | 9:59 Liverpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:15 Brough | 2h16 | 10:31 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:26 Brough | 2h33 | 10:59 Liverpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:15 Brough | 2h16 | 11:31 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:27 Brough | 2h32 | 11:59 Liverpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:15 Brough | 2h16 | 12:31 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:27 Brough | 2h32 | 12:59 Liverpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:15 Brough | 2h16 | 13:31 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:28 Brough | 2h31 | 13:59 Liverpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:15 Brough | 2h16 | 14:31 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:28 Brough | 2h31 | 14:59 Liverpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:15 Brough | 2h16 | 15:31 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:27 Brough | 2h32 | 15:59 Liverpool | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:15 Brough | 2h19 | 16:34 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:27 Brough | 2h32 | 16:59 Liverpool | 1 change | |
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Trains from Brough to Liverpool run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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Liverpool Lime Street Station -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brough 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.

Most Brough to Liverpool trains use the Brough to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Brough and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Brough is 3 km from Brough city centre. Public transport options include:
Brough has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Brough.
Wi-Fi is available at Brough.
Ticket office support is available at Brough.
Available at Brough: Parking.
Available at Brough: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brough: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Ramped access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. This station is partially staffed. The station staffing hours are: Monday to Saturday: 05:30 - 19:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00 This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Outside of staffed station hours, assistance to board and alight the train can be provided by the Conductor. The conductor is usually positioned at the rear of the train. Customers requiring assistance to navigate through the station when the station is unstaffed are requested to contact the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay) to arrange alternative transport to the closest station where assistance can be provided, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is located on platform 1, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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 options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
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 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.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
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