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Train to Liverpool - Train stations and tickets

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West Midlands RailwayC67730
08:462h56
London Euston (EUS)
11:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
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09:432h21
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12:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
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11:59Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
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Trains to Liverpool

The vibrant city of Liverpool draws in tourists, businesspeople and students from across the country. Getting there is easy thanks to a fast and frequent train service from many different UK railway stations. Most services are direct and those that are not usually involve only a single change at a major transport hub such as Manchester or Birmingham.

Which is the main train station in Liverpool?

Liverpool Lime Street is Liverpool's main railway station and the destination for most passengers travelling to the city on mainline rail services. The station is located in the city centre, opposite St George's Hall and less than 10 minutes by foot from Liverpool One bus station.

Popular trains to and from Liverpool

Popular trains to Liverpool

Manchester to Liverpool train

from £4
Direct trains available
0h38 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
  • Northern Rail
  • Transpennine Express
  • East Midlands Railway

Glasgow to Liverpool train

from £20
Direct trains available
3h20 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • Transpennine Express
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Scotrail
  • Cross Country

London to Liverpool train

from £20
Direct trains available
2h22 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Railway

London Euston (EUS) to Liverpool train

from £20
Direct trains available
2h15 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Railway
  • East Midlands Railway

Edinburgh to Liverpool train

from £32
Direct trains available
3h28 average duration
8trains per day
Served by
  • Transpennine Express
  • Avanti West Coast
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Cross Country
  • Northern Rail

Popular trains from Liverpool

Liverpool to Manchester train

from £4
Direct trains available
0h34 average duration
11trains per day
Served by
  • Northern Rail
  • Transpennine Express
  • East Midlands Railway

Liverpool to Manchester Airport (MAN) train

from £6
Direct trains available
1h08 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
  • Northern Rail
  • Transpennine Express
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Transport for Wales

Liverpool to London Euston (EUS) train

from £24
Direct trains available
2h20 average duration
10trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Railway
  • East Midlands Railway
  • Chiltern Railways

Liverpool to London train

from £30
Direct trains available
2h20 average duration
9trains per day
Served by
  • Avanti West Coast
  • West Midlands Railway

Liverpool to Edinburgh train

from £34
Direct trains available
3h25 average duration
7trains per day
Served by
  • Transpennine Express
  • Avanti West Coast
  • London North Eastern Railway
  • Cross Country
  • Northern Rail

Which train companies offer trains to Liverpool?

Five train companies currently offer trains to Liverpool. Northern operates the majority of services, connecting the city with Manchester, Blackpool, Wigan, Warrington and Crewe. TransPennine Express connects the city to Newcastle and Scarborough. Virgin Trains links London Euston with Liverpool, and also calls at several other stations, including Stafford, Crewe and Runcorn. London Northwestern Railway provides an alternative service, via Birmingham, from London Euston. Finally, Transport for Wales runs services between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street.

Why travel by train to Liverpool?

Fast rail services connect much of the UK with Liverpool. Upon arrival at Liverpool Lime Street, onward travel is straightforward. As well as the usual buses and taxis, Merseyrail, Merseyside's local train service, connects the station to Liverpool's other railways stations and also to the Wirral, Chester and Ellesmere Port. Passengers whose ultimate destination is central Liverpool will find that Liverpool Lime Street is within walking distance of many of the city's top attractions, including the Albert Dock, both cathedrals, the University of Liverpool and the Liverpool One shopping centre.

Before you travel to Liverpool by train - good to know!

The majority of people who arrive in Liverpool by train pull into the grand surroundings of Liverpool Lime Street. Central Liverpool is easy to navigate on foot from the station, with tourist hotspots such as the Albert Dock and the Cavern Club within just a short stroll. Meanwhile, nearby James Street railway station is the starting point for the Beatles Magical Mystery bus tour. The city's two famous football clubs both lie a couple of miles outside central Liverpool but are straightforward to reach by local bus or taxi. Those looking for something less ordinary may want to experience a Shiverpool ghost tour of the city, taking you around the most haunted areas of Liverpool.

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and East Midlands Trains trains to Liverpool

You can travel by train to Liverpool with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains and East Midlands Trains. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train stations in Liverpool

Liverpool
The major train station for arrivals in Liverpool is Liverpool James Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Liverpool James Street for your journey to Liverpool.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: News agent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Public transport options for Liverpool James Street
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
Liverpool, John Lennon Airport
Liverpool Lime Street, Central, James Street or MoorfieldsAccessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Liverpool, Sandhills Station (stop A)Accessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • 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.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
Dining
Dining
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • Upper Crust
  • Starbucks
  • JD Wetherspoon
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
WC
WC
  • 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
Hotel
Hotel
  • Pembroke Studios
  • Riley’s Rooms
  • Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
  • Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street
  • 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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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” All platforms can be accessed via lift
  • 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: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Liverpool Central
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 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.
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
8 km
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
Public transport options for Liverpool South Parkway
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area

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