London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 20 Apr

Cheapest price

£82

Average price

£94

Fastest journey

4 h 4 m

Average duration

4 h 20 m

Trains per day

Distance

276 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool will cost around £94 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £82.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave London Stansted Airport (STN) for Liverpool every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 4 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 33 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.

09:305h35

London Stansted Airport (STN)

15:05Liverpool

£821One-way

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06:304h48

London Stansted Airport (STN)

11:18Liverpool

£821One-way

0 changes

10:454h19

London Stansted Airport (STN)

15:04Liverpool

£1011One-way

0 changes

12:454h19

London Stansted Airport (STN)

17:04Liverpool

£1021One-way

0 changes

09:454h27

London Stansted Airport (STN)

14:12Liverpool

£1041One-way

0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool

United Kingdom

Trains from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £18 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £18

Distance

276 km

Average train duration

4h 12m

Cheapest ticket price

£39

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 49m

First train

05:15

Last train

18:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £18

Train companies: Virgin Trains and CrossCountry trains London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool

Find the best trains to Liverpool from London Stansted Airport (STN) with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains and CrossCountry from £38. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 49 min
Cheapest Price: £38

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Liverpool. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

CrossCountry from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool train information:

Average Duration: 5 h 2 min
Cheapest Price: £301
CrossCountry frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool train

FAQs: Travel by train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool.

Cheap train tickets from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool can start from as little as £50 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool is £85; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool is 3 h 49 min to travel the 171 mile long trip, with around there are 7 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool leaves at 07: 00. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool leaves at 19: 30.

There are 7 trains a day from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool which require at least one change with Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool you can take a train with Avanti West Coast or CrossCountry. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 30.

A trip to Liverpool from London Stansted Airport (STN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 49 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Liverpool from London Stansted Airport (STN) including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport (STN) and Liverpool

London

Liverpool

Liverpool Lime Street Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
Sun: 07:15 - 23:05

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

Lockers

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.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station

Parking

Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street

Dining

Caffè Nero
Costa Coffee
Upper Crust
Starbucks
JD Wetherspoon

Taxis

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.

Accessibility

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

Hotel

Pembroke Studios
Riley’s Rooms
Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
Sun: 07:15 - 23:05

Public transport options for Liverpool Lime Street

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.