The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Bury
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£16
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£16
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
1 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
1 h 31 m
Trains on 14 Sept
2
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Bury is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Bury will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 2 trains from Liverpool to Bury, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 50 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.
8:391h30Liverpool10:09Bury£161One-way0 changes
20:371h32Liverpool22:09Bury£171One-way0 changes
8:391h30Liverpool10:09Bury£161One-way0 changes
20:371h32Liverpool22:09Bury£171One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool to Bury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Bury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£8 Average Price Cheapest | £11 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Bury take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 42m.
Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £11 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 1h 2m versus 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Liverpool to Bury train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Bury trains for tomorrow, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:39 Liverpool | 1h30 | 10:09 Bury | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:37 Liverpool | 1h32 | 22:09 Bury | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool to Bury by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Bury
Trains from Liverpool to Bury run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:31. The fastest train covers the 50 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 22:31 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
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Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express from Liverpool to Bury trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool and Bury from £8. 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 to Bury train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Bury 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 Bury, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Bury
Most Liverpool to Bury trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Bromley Cross station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Bury train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Brunswick from Liverpool city centre
Brunswick is 3 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Brunswick train station facilities and services
Brunswick has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Brunswick.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Brunswick. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Brunswick: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Brunswick: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Brunswick: 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”Access to the Ticket Office is step free. Hunts Cross bound access is via a ramp. Liverpool bound access is via street level, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Broad Green from Liverpool city centre
Broad Green is 5 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Broad Green train station facilities and services
Broad Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Broad Green.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Broad Green.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Broad Green: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Broad Green: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Broad Green: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, To Liverpool platform : level access from street level. To Wigan platform via footpath from Seymour Road or Jubilee Avenue from ticket office under road bridge and first left, 500 metres. Or via underpass 32 steps level under the track then 30 steps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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