The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 29 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
104 km
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 £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 6 trains that leave Leeds station (LDS) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 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 31 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.
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C27022Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 104 km
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2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 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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![]() | 18:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h26 | 19:56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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C27034 | On time 08:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h33 | 09:33 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27203 | On time 08:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h29 | 09:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27028 | On time 09:01 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h30 | 10:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27200 | On time 09:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h29 | 10:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C27022 | On time 10:00 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h31 | 11:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C26363 | On time 10:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h29 | 11:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:47, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 26m.
Distance 104 km |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 26m |
First train 04:47 |
Last train 21:30 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Bagel Factory
- Caffè Nero
- KFC
- Leon
- McDonald's
- The Pasty Shop
- Starbucks
- Pret a Manger
- JD Wetherspoon
- Delice de France
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi rank outside New Station Street entrance near the bus interchange.
- There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- Toilets Location: Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on platform 12 on the South Concourse
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center
- The Queens Hotel
- Leeds Marriott Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59
- Sun: 06:45 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Platform 0 / 1 Platform 6 / 8 behind the lift Platform 12 / 15 Short stay car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Bus lines: 1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express
- 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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