- Must visit
British Commercial Vehicle Museum
The town's best-known museum, focused on Leyland's vehicle-making heritage with classic buses, lorries and interactive family displays.
Cheapest price on 23 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£19
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
47 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
47 m
Trains on 23 Sept
1
Distance
37 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Leyland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Leyland will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 1 trains from Liverpool to Leyland, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 37 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Leyland among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 18m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 37 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £8 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 18m Average total duration Fastest 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (48m by train vs 50m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £8 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 Northern 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.
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Leyland trains for today, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 22:15 Liverpool | 0h59 | 23:14 Leyland | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 23 September | |||||
![]() | 11:39 Liverpool | 0h47 | 12:26 Leyland | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Liverpool to Leyland run on average 11 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 37 km distance in 45m.
Distance 37 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 45m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 23:15 |
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Discover the best of Leyland — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Leyland trip today.
The town's best-known museum, focused on Leyland's vehicle-making heritage with classic buses, lorries and interactive family displays.
Community museum space at Worden Park with changing displays on local history, making a useful cultural stop beside the hall and gardens.
Nearby industrial heritage museum in Bamber Bridge with steam engines and working exhibits, popular with visitors exploring the wider area.
Leyland's standout green space, with formal gardens, woodland walks, play areas and open grounds around a historic hall.
A popular local nature reserve with lakes, birdlife and easy walking paths, ideal for a quieter outdoor visit close to town.
A useful walking and cycling corridor following the old railway route, offering a flat, accessible way to explore the local landscape.
A hearty Lancashire hotpot of lamb or mutton, onions and sliced potatoes, slow-cooked for comfort and long tied to Lancashire home cooking.
Crumbling Lancashire cheese with a buttery, tangy taste. It is one of the county’s best-known traditional foods and often served with bread or chutney.
Butter pie is a Preston and wider Lancashire favourite: flaky pastry filled with potato, onion and butter, linked to local Catholic meat-free traditions.
Popular casual Italian restaurant serving pizza, pasta and grills in a lively, family-friendly setting in central Leyland.
Well-known local Indian restaurant with classic curries, tandoori dishes and a smart but relaxed atmosphere.
Traditional pub dining with steaks, Sunday roasts and British favourites in a restored historic coaching inn setting.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels, dining and local transport are usually cheaper than in London, but costs are similar to other towns in North West England.
Service is often included in restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares can be rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, usually small change.
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Leyland Railway Station -> Preston Railway Station, Preston
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Leyland 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 Leyland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liverpool to Leyland trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Leyland station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Leyland train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
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 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.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Leyland has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Leyland.
Ticket office support is available at Leyland.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leyland: Parking.
Available at Leyland: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leyland: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - There are four platforms at Leyland, all of which have step free access via lifts 24 /7, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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