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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price on 31 Aug
£39
Average ticket price on 31 Aug
£65
Fastest journey on 31 Aug
2 h 51 m
Average journey duration on 31 Aug
2 h 54 m
Trains on 31 Aug
12
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £39.
To travel from London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) you need to make at least one change.
W33930+
Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston8:082h56London Waterloo (WAT)11:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£391One-way1 change- C01305+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston8:303h05London Waterloo (WAT)11:35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£451One-way1 change
- W33916+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston9:322h51London Waterloo (WAT)12:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£451One-way1 change
- W34237+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston9:082h56London Waterloo (WAT)12:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£491One-way1 change
- W33996+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston12:322h51London Waterloo (WAT)15:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£541One-way1 change
- W33996+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston12:322h51London Waterloo (WAT)15:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£541One-way1 change
- W33916+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston9:322h51London Waterloo (WAT)12:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£451One-way1 change
- W33930+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston8:082h56London Waterloo (WAT)11:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£391One-way1 change
- W34237+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston9:082h56London Waterloo (WAT)12:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£491One-way1 change
- W34035+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston12:082h56London Waterloo (WAT)15:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£591One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 287 km
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3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Sunday 30 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+W33270 | On time 11:59 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h05 | 15:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| Monday 31 August | |||||
| W33930+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 8:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h56 | 11:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| C01305+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 8:30 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h05 | 11:35 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W33912+ G38518+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston+ C24952 | 8:55 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h04 | 11:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 changes | |
| W34237+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 9:08 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h56 | 12:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| W33916+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 9:32 London Waterloo (WAT) | 2h51 | 12:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
| W34033+G38520+C24954+Tube from London Waterloo to London Euston | 9:55 London Waterloo (WAT) | 3h04 | 12:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 18:26. The fastest train covers the 287 km distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 287 km |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 5:50 |
Last train 18:26 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway from London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, London North Eastern Railway trains will get you between London Waterloo (WAT) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in London Waterloo (WAT) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Most London Waterloo (WAT) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare London Waterloo (WAT) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Waterloo from London city centre
London Waterloo is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Waterloo train station facilities and services
London Waterloo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Waterloo.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Waterloo. ATMs are available at London Waterloo.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Waterloo. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, 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 London Waterloo: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Waterloo: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Waterloo: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access from the main concourse to all platforms, shops and facilities. Step free exits are exit 1 (Station approach), exit 2 (with a lift to Waterloo Road and lift access to the London Underground Jubilee line), and exit 3 for taxis and onward travel towards the South Bank, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available from the taxi rank on Cab Road / Station Approach, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located at various locations on the main concourse and are accessible to wheelchair users, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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.
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