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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ilkeston to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
121 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ilkeston to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ilkeston to Liverpool will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Ilkeston for Liverpool every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 121 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 58 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 coach and train for Ilkeston to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ilkeston to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 121 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£13 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 5m Average total duration 8h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ilkeston to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Ilkeston to Liverpool trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 Ilkeston | 2h29 | 09:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:31 Ilkeston | 2h58 | 11:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ilkeston to Liverpool
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Trains from Ilkeston to Liverpool run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:51, the last at 20:30. The fastest train covers the 121 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 121 km |
Average train duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 04:51 |
Last train 20:30 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains from Ilkeston to Liverpool trainsEast Midlands Trains trains will get you between Ilkeston and Liverpool from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Ilkeston to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ilkeston 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Ilkeston and Liverpool
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Bike Parking
Information Desk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coronation Road
Wifi
Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Desk
- 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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
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