Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) train with Mersey Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 18 Sept

Cheapest price on 18 Sept

£5

Average ticket price on 18 Sept

£5

Fastest journey on 18 Sept

17 m

Average journey duration on 18 Sept

24 m

Trains on 18 Sept

5

Distance

8 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.

Fast trains

On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO), including 5 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 8 km distance in an average of 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 50 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.

  • Mersey Rail
    16:470h17
    Liverpool Central (LVC)
    17:04Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Mersey Rail
    5:320h17
    Liverpool Central (LVC)
    5:49Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Mersey Rail
    4:400h50
    Liverpool Central (LVC)
    5:30Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Mersey Rail
    7:470h17
    Liverpool Central (LVC)
    8:04Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes
  • Mersey Rail
    6:320h17
    Liverpool Central (LVC)
    6:49Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)
    £51One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £5.

Distance: 8 km

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Most popular
Train
Driving

£5

Average Price

Cheapest

£2

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

47m

Average total duration

Fastest

17m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

22m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) is a train with an average price of £5.
The fastest way to travel from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) is by train with an average journey time of 17m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool Central (LVC) and Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 5m sooner (17m by train vs 22m by car). Tickets start at around £5 compared to roughly £2 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 Mersey Rail.

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.

Live departures

Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Mersey RailG30655
On time
6:02 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
6:19 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30657
On time
6:17 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
6:34 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30659
On time
6:32 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
6:49 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30661
On time
6:47 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
7:04 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30663
On time
7:02 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
7:19 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30665
On time
7:17 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
7:34 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30667
On time
7:32 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
7:49 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30669
On time
7:47 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
8:04 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30671
On time
8:02 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
8:19 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30674
On time
8:17 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
8:34 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30676
On time
8:32 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
8:49 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30679
On time
8:47 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
9:04 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30681
On time
9:02 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
9:19 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30683
On time
9:17 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
9:34 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30685
On time
9:32 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
9:49 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30688
On time
9:47 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
10:04 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30690
On time
10:02 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
10:19 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30693
On time
10:17 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
10:34 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30695
On time
10:32 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
10:49 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30698
On time
10:47 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
11:04 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30700
On time
11:02 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
11:19 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30760
On time
17:02 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
17:19 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30763
On time
17:17 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
17:34 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30764
On time
17:32 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
17:49 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30767
On time
17:47 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
18:04 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30769
On time
18:02 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
18:19 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect
Mersey RailG30772
On time
18:17 Liverpool Central (LVC)
0h17
18:34 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)		0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO)

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Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 09:02. The fastest train covers the 8 km distance in 17m.

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
Distance
8 km
Average train duration
17m
Cheapest ticket price
£5
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
17m
First train
5:47
Last train
9:02
Cheapest Month
Jun
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Wed
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

Train companies: Mersey Rail, Merseyrail from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) trainsMersey Rail, Merseyrail trains will get you between Liverpool Central (LVC) and Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) from £5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Mersey Rail

About
Mersey Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a network of commuter and regional services in the North West of England. Mersey Rail operates a variety of train types, including the Class 507 and Class 508 electric multiple units, and the Class 142 and Class 150 diesel multiple units. It also operates the Merseyrail Electrics, a fleet of electric multiple units. Mersey Rail offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Mersey Rail are Liverpool to Southport, Liverpool to Chester, and Liverpool to Ormskirk.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Mersey Rail Duration
17m
Cheapest Mersey Rail Price
£5
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
Refunds available according to ticket type conditions
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be leashed
Quiet zone
Family area
Learn more about Mersey Rail

Merseyrail

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Merseyrail Duration
16m
Cheapest Merseyrail Price
£4
Merseyrail frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) 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 Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The train journey from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) covers a distance of 8 km and takes approximately 17m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) is 8 km.
The first train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) leaves at 5:47.
The last train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) departs at 9:02.
Trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO).
Yes, there is a direct train between Liverpool Central (LVC) and Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO). The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Mersey Rail.
To get from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO).
The cheapest way to get from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) is by train, costing approximately £5.
Booking trains from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Liverpool Central to Waterloo (Merseyside) offers urban views as it travels through suburban areas, showcasing some local architecture and green spaces, but it is not widely regarded as particularly scenic compared to more rural routes.
Yes, a day trip from Liverpool Central to Waterloo (Merseyside) is feasible with a journey time of 17m, a distance of 8 km, and a frequency of 9 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Liverpool Central (LVC) to Waterloo (Merseyside) (WLO).

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