Liverpool to York train
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Train schedule Liverpool to York
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Fastest train times from Liverpool to York
Fastest Journey
2 h 10 m
Average
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
139 km
Of the 6 trains that leave Liverpool for York every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Liverpool to York
 | Distance | 86 miles (138 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 10 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £30 (€33) |
 | Train frequency | 31 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 14 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Liverpool to York cover the 86 miles (138 km) long route taking on average 2 h 10 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways or TransPennine Express Service. Normally, there are 31 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £30, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £18. Travellers depart most frequently from Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in York.
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), First TransPennine Express 3 and East Midlands Trains trains Liverpool to York
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Looking for trains between Liverpool and York? East Midlands Trains is one of the best companies to travel with on the 86 miles (138 km) route between Liverpool and York. As an official travel partner of East Midlands Trains, Omio quickly shows you the latest East Midlands Trains train timetables, tickets and offers (such as luggage policy and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Liverpool to York routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable East Midlands Trains train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains from Liverpool to York, you can quickly see if the East Midlands Trains ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Liverpool - York train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with East Midlands Trains!
Train information from Liverpool to York with East Midlands Trains:
- Average Duration: 2 h 52 min
- East Midlands Trains frequency: 10 a day
First TransPennine Express 3 tickets to York from Liverpool are available online on Omio. We help you compare and book your perfect trip with First TransPennine Express 3 between Liverpool and York all in one place. If you’re specifically looking for the cheapest, fastest or earliest train, you can find all the current First TransPennine Express 3 train timetables and train tickets available on Omio for the 86 miles (138 km) route. You can also see relevant travel information for the First TransPennine Express 3 train, such as luggage policy and amenities onboard depending on the class fare. Search for your ideal departure and arrival times for this train, compare the fastest Liverpool to York routes as well as the cheapest ticket prices available, and buy the best First TransPennine Express 3 Liverpool to York train ticket that fits your needs. If you purchase tickets in the Omio app, you can quickly see if the First TransPennine Express 3 train ticket is available as a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to travel paperless. You’ll then be ready to embark on your smooth and relaxing journey to York with First TransPennine Express 3!
First TransPennine Express 3 from Liverpool to York train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 10 min
- First TransPennine Express 3 frequency: 14 a day
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operator in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The train provider operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Liverpool to York train information with Northern Rail (3):
- Average Duration: 2 h 23 min
- Northern Rail (3) frequency: 7 a day
Trains from Liverpool to York
TransPennine Express operate regular, direct trains from Liverpool to York. The daily schedule begins with a first departure around 6:15 a.m. and continues with trains roughly twice an hour until the final departure from Liverpool about 10:30 p.m. Journey times range from under 2 hours to 2 hours and 15 minutes. There is a less frequent service on Sundays, with the first departure around 8:30 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Liverpool to York?
Departure Station: Liverpool Lime Street station Liverpool Lime Street station is located in the city centre, about 5 minutes walk from the main bus station on Roe Street. Local buses C4 and C5 operate a circular route from the station around the city centre. There are taxi ranks on Skelhorne Street and Lord Nelson Street.
Arrival Station: York station York station is situated about 15 minutes walk west of the city centre. Local buses stop nearby on Queen Street and at the bus interchange on Station Avenue, about 5 minutes walk away. Taxis are available from the rank at the station entrance.
Travel Tips: Trains from Liverpool to York
Omio customers book a train from Liverpool Lime Street to York most frequently for this route.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this route, called Liverpool Lime Street, is located 0.4 miles (692 m) from the city centre of Liverpool.
The most popular arrival train station, York, is located 0.5 miles (790 m) away from the city centre of York.
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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.
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