Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Oct

Cheapest price on 15 Oct

£11

Average ticket price on 15 Oct

£22

Fastest journey on 15 Oct

1 h 29 m

Average journey duration on 15 Oct

1 h 29 m

Trains on 15 Oct

41

Distance

104 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) 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 Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.

Fast trains

On Thu 15 Oct, we found 41 trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 32 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.

  • Transpennine ExpressG15927
    14:001h31
    Leeds station (LDS)
    15:31Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £111One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressG15872
    15:001h34
    Leeds station (LDS)
    16:34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £131One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailL89274 · G86171
    15:173h12
    Leeds station (LDS)
    18:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £141One-way
    1 change
  • Transpennine ExpressG15900
    14:301h29
    Leeds station (LDS)
    15:59Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £141One-way
    0 changes
  • Transpennine ExpressC24965
    15:301h29
    Leeds station (LDS)
    16:59Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 29m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5
Distance
104 km
Average train duration
1h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
£13
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 29m
First train
4:42
Last train
22:08
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £5

Live departures

Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 15 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG89074 · G861595:42 Leeds station (LDS)
3h11
8:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressW847666:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h32
7:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG160086:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
8:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG159287:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
8:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG160187:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
8:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG159268:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h33
9:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC249458:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
9:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89084 · G861768:42 Leeds station (LDS)
3h11
11:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC243929:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
10:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG160139:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
10:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2439910:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
11:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2495210:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
11:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1592311:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
12:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2495411:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
12:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1593012:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
13:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1590712:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
13:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89098 · G8615412:42 Leeds station (LDS)
3h11
15:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24407
On time
13:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
14:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1592213:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
14:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1592714:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
15:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1590014:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
15:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1587215:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h34
16:34 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailL89274 · G8617115:17 Leeds station (LDS)
3h12
18:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC2496515:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
16:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC25022
On time
16:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
17:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2496916:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
17:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1588217:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h32
18:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2497217:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
18:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG1586718:01 Leeds station (LDS)
1h30
19:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2497518:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
20:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89100 · G8613318:42 Leeds station (LDS)
3h11
21:53 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressG1588419:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h32
20:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2497919:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
20:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89089 · G8614319:42 Leeds station (LDS)
3h10
22:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC2442920:00 Leeds station (LDS)
1h33
21:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC2498020:30 Leeds station (LDS)
1h35
22:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressC24641 · W8473420:45 Leeds station (LDS)
2h15
23:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC24641+Northern RailG8614320:45 Leeds station (LDS)
2h07
22:52 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC2498421:10 Leeds station (LDS)
1h55
23:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect
Transpennine ExpressG15832 · W8473821:45 Leeds station (LDS)
2h10
23:55 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Transpennine ExpressC2498822:35 Leeds station (LDS)
1h56
0:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 changesdirect

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Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
£13
Transpennine Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£13
Northern Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
£24
East Midlands Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

FAQs: Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £13, while the average price tends to be around £25.
The train journey from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) covers a distance of 104 km and takes approximately 1h 29m. Trains run 9 per day.
The train distance from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 104 km.
The first train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 4:42.
The last train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) departs at 22:08.
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run approximately 9 times per day.
Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Yes, there is a direct train between Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). The service operates 6 times per day, provided by Transpennine Express.
There is no night train service from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Booking trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, passing through the Pennines with views of rolling hills, picturesque towns, and the scenic Calder Valley.
Yes, you can take the train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Most Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Leeds
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
LeedsNew Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre

Bus lines1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
Train linesNorthern, TransPennine Express

Leeds train station facilities and services

Leeds 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, Car Rental and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.

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