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Cheap train tickets from London to Liverpool

Cheapest

on 05 Dec

£20

Average

on 05 Dec

£30

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

Cheapest

09:463h31

London Euston

13:17Liverpool Lime Street

£201One-way

1 change

10:463h31

London Euston

14:17Liverpool Lime Street

£241One-way

1 change

08:463h31

London Euston

12:17Liverpool Lime Street

£291One-way

1 change

06:433h34

London Euston

10:17Liverpool Lime Street

£341One-way

1 change

10:432h21

London Euston

13:04Liverpool Lime Street

£441One-way

0 changes

Train timetable London to Liverpool

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, 5 December

Avanti West Coast

05:312h46

London Euston

08:17Liverpool Lime Street

1 change

Avanti West Coast

06:362h28

London Euston

09:04Liverpool Lime Street

0 changes

West Midlands Railway

06:433h34

London Euston

10:17Liverpool Lime Street

1 change

Avanti West Coast

07:302h29

London Euston

09:59Liverpool Lime Street

2 changes

Avanti West Coast

07:432h21

London Euston

10:04Liverpool Lime Street

0 changes

Avanti West Coast

08:302h30

London Euston

11:00Liverpool Lime Street

2 changes

Avanti West Coast

08:432h21

London Euston

11:04Liverpool Lime Street

0 changes

West Midlands Railway

08:463h31

London Euston

12:17Liverpool Lime Street

1 change

Avanti West Coast

09:022h56

London Euston

11:58Liverpool Lime Street

1 change

Avanti West Coast

09:302h29

London Euston

11:59Liverpool Lime Street

2 changes

Avanti West Coast

09:432h21

London Euston

12:04Liverpool Lime Street

0 changes

West Midlands Railway

09:463h31

London Euston

13:17Liverpool Lime Street

1 change

Avanti West Coast

10:022h56

London Euston

12:58Liverpool Lime Street

1 change

Avanti West Coast

10:302h29

London Euston

12:59Liverpool Lime Street

2 changes

Avanti West Coast

10:432h21

London Euston

13:04Liverpool Lime Street

0 changes

West Midlands Railway

10:463h31

London Euston

14:17Liverpool Lime Street

1 change

Avanti West Coast

11:302h29

London Euston

13:59Liverpool Lime Street

2 changes

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Train times from London to Liverpool

Fastest Journey

on 05 Dec

2 h 21 m

Average

on 05 Dec

2 h 46 m

Trains per day

on 05 Dec

Distance

286 km

Of the 17 trains that leave London for Liverpool every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

08:432h21

London Euston

11:04Liverpool Lime Street

£1921One-way

0 changes

Fastest

10:432h21

London Euston

13:04Liverpool Lime Street

£441One-way

0 changes

Fastest

09:432h21

London Euston

12:04Liverpool Lime Street

£601One-way

0 changes

Fastest

07:432h21

London Euston

10:04Liverpool Lime Street

£1921One-way

0 changes

06:362h28

London Euston

09:04Liverpool Lime Street

£1921One-way

0 changes

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Overview: Train from London to Liverpool

Distance	177 miles
Average train duration	2 h 21 min
Average train ticket price	£29 (€32)
Train frequency	25 a day
Direct train	Yes, there are 9 direct trains a day
Train providers	Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway

Trains from London to Liverpool cover the 177 miles long route taking on average 2 h 21 min with our travel partners like Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway. Normally, there are 25 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as £19, but the average price of train tickets is £29. Travellers depart most frequently from London St Pancras International and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street.

Train providers: Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway trains London to Liverpool

Chiltern Railways and CrossCountry trains will get you between London and Liverpool from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains between London and Liverpool. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from London to 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.

FAQs: London to Liverpool train

FAQs: Travel by train from London 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 to Liverpool.

Cheap train tickets from London to Liverpool can start from as little as £19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Liverpool is £29; 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 to Liverpool is 2 h 21 min to travel the 177 mile long trip, with around there are 25 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Liverpool leaves at 05: 43. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Liverpool leaves at 22: 00.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Liverpool without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 9 direct trains from London to Liverpool each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from London to Liverpool, you can count on Avanti West Coast, Chiltern Railways, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway for the best way to get you to Liverpool. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Liverpool from London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 00.

When departing from London, you have various train station options to start your journey from including London St Pancras International, London Euston and London Victoria. When arriving in Liverpool, you can end your journey in train stations like Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central and Liverpool South Parkway.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London St Pancras International, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located 0.4 miles (731 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Liverpool from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 21 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from London to Liverpool is March.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Liverpool from London including taking a coach, flight or train.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

London

Liverpool

London St Pancras International is the most popular London railway station for Omio travellers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in London for your journey to Liverpool.

London St Pancras International Wifi

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Address

Pancras Road, London, Greater London, N1C 4QP, UK

Phone Number

+44 2078437688, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 45 - 22: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 21: 00 | Sun: 08: 00 - 22: 15

Public transport options for London St Pancras International

Subway lines: Circle Line, Hammersmith & City Line, Metropolitan Line, Northern Line, Piccadilly Line, Victoria Line
Train lines: Overground line, High Speed 1, Eurostar
Bus lines: 326, 139

London Euston Wifi

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Address

Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 06: 00 - 00: 00 | Sat: 06: 00 - 23: 00 | Sun: 07: 00 - 00: 00

Public transport options for London Euston

Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
Overground lines: Watford DC
Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.

London Victoria Wifi

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London Victoria station, Victoria Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 1JU

Phone Number

+44 3450774224

Public transport options for London Victoria

Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line

London Paddington Wifi

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Address

Praed Street, London, Greater London, W2 1HQ, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3451652030

Ticket Office Hours

24/7

Public transport options for London Paddington

Underground lines: Bakerloo Line, Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith Line
Bus lines: N7, 23, 27, N27, 36, 205, N205, 332, 7, 46, A1, 18, N18
Train lines: Great Western Main Line, Heathrow Express
Metro: Tube Lines.

London Kings Cross Wifi

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Address

Euston Rd, London N1 9AL, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 2074314001

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 05: 00 - 01: 36 | Sat: 05: 00 - 00: 36 | Sun: 05: 30 - 01: 36

Public transport options for London Kings Cross

Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
Metro: N/A

London Waterloo Wifi

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Address

London Waterloo station, Station Approach, London, Greater London. SE1 8SW

Phone Number

+44 3451652030

Public transport options for London Waterloo

Onward travel information: Waterloo is well connected to London's public transport network. Waterloo Underground station serves the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Plan a journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Buses depart from several points around the station. All Transport for London Buses are accessible with step free access and have a dedicated mobility space. Buses from Waterloo (tfl. Gov. Uk) The station has a dedicated taxi rank for London Black Taxis on the roadway outside exit 3. Santander Hire Bicycles are available from the docking stations outside. Santander Cycles - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk) Waterloo is within easy walking distance of the South Bank and a number of visitor attractions. Walking - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).
Metro: Waterloo Underground station is served by the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines. Step free access is available to and from the Jubilee Line. For more information on London Transport accessibility: Plan an accessible journey - Transport for London (tfl. Gov. Uk).

London Liverpool Street Wifi

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London Liverpool Street station, Bishopsgate, London, Greater London, EC2M 7PY

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transport options for London Liverpool Street

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on either Liverpool Street (outside the station entrance), or beside Platform 10, depending on operational requirements
Metro: Liverpool Street underground station has connections to the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines.

Heathrow Airport T123 Wifi

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Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 station, Inner Ring Road, Heathrow Airport, Greater London, TW6 1WD

Public transport options for Heathrow Airport T123

Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)

London Bridge Wifi

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Address

London Bridge station, Tooley Street / St Thomas Street, London, Greater London, SE1 3QX

Phone Number

+44 345 711 4141

Public transport options for London Bridge

Onward travel information: The Bus Station is located directly outside the main entrance at upper level. There are also bus stops outside on Tooley Street. For further information on buses, a bus information kiosk is also located outside the main doors of the station at upper level.
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement bus services are usually found outside the front of the station. However this is sometimes subject to change. Please check engineering posters or consult a member of staff.
Metro: For North and North East Kent and South East London

London Marylebone Wifi