The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Cheapest price
£61
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £61.
Of the 2 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 287 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £33.
Distance: 287 km
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:08 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h50 | 11:58 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:43 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h48 | 13:31 London Liverpool Street (LST) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 10:43. The fastest train covers the 287 km distance in 2h 48m.
Distance 287 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 05:04 |
Last train 10:43 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London Liverpool Street (LST) from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London Liverpool Street (LST) 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 London Liverpool Street (LST), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London Liverpool Street (LST)
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday 03:10 - 01:00 Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 04:00 - 01:00 Friday,Saturday,Sunday 03:40 - 01:00 Adjacent to Platform 10
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: All the platforms are on the same level. There are lifts and escalators available to get to the Liverpool Street bus station and shops.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available at the taxi rank along platform 10 (during station opening hours) and outside the station entrance (during station closing hours)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Station Public toilets are located down the stairs, opposite platform 11. Accessible toilets and baby changing facilities are available adjacent to platform 10.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Adjacent to Platform 10 and can be operated by a radar key. There is also a buzzer at the toilet door.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Inside station next to taxi rank alongside platform 10 and outside Bishopsgate entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
- Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.
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