London to Liverpool train with Avanti West Coast

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Cheap train tickets from London to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Cheapest

£47

Average

£63

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

C87201

10:244h54

London Euston (EUS)

15:18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£471One-way

1 change

Cheapest

C87199

09:254h53

London Euston (EUS)

14:18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£471One-way

1 change

Cheapest

C87193

08:244h51

London Euston (EUS)

13:15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£471One-way

1 change

C49310

09:203h55

London Euston (EUS)

13:15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£851One-way

1 change

C49516

10:174h01

London Euston (EUS)

14:18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£851One-way

1 change

London to Liverpool train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Sunday 26 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Avanti West Coast C49305 Avanti West CoastC49305	08:16 London Euston (EUS)	3h59	12:15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 change
West Midlands Railway C87193 West Midlands RailwayC87193	08:24 London Euston (EUS)	4h51	13:15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C49310 Avanti West CoastC49310	09:20 London Euston (EUS)	3h55	13:15 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 change
West Midlands Railway C87199 West Midlands RailwayC87199	09:25 London Euston (EUS)	4h53	14:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 change
Avanti West Coast C49516 Avanti West CoastC49516	10:17 London Euston (EUS)	4h01	14:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 change
West Midlands Railway C87201 West Midlands RailwayC87201	10:24 London Euston (EUS)	4h54	15:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Liverpool?

The best time to book your train from London to Liverpool is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Liverpool route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Liverpool per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Liverpool.

Trains

from £47

Coaches

from £23

Flights

from £74

Train times from London to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 26 Jan

Fastest Journey

3 h 55 m

Average

4 h 26 m

Trains per day

Distance

286 km

To travel from London to Liverpool you need to make at least one change.

Fastest

C49310

09:203h55

London Euston (EUS)

13:15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£851One-way

1 change

C49305

08:163h59

London Euston (EUS)

12:15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£851One-way

1 change

C49516

10:174h01

London Euston (EUS)

14:18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£851One-way

1 change

C87193

08:244h51

London Euston (EUS)

13:15Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£471One-way

1 change

C87199

09:254h53

London Euston (EUS)

14:18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

£471One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Liverpool

Trains from London to Liverpool run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £8 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 £8

Distance

286 km

Average train duration

3h 32m

Cheapest ticket price

£10

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 21m

First train

02:19

Last train

23:45

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train providers: Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways trains London to Liverpool

For as little as £15 you can travel by train from London to Liverpool with Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

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 to Liverpool train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 31 min
Cheapest Price: £24
Virgin Trains frequency: 23 a day

West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.

London to Liverpool train information with West Midlands Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: £15

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.

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 £10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Liverpool is £37; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Liverpool train travel time is 2 h 21 min for the 177 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from London to Liverpool leaves at 02: 19. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from London to Liverpool leaves at 23: 47.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Liverpool without having to change trains with Avanti West Coast. There are 3 direct trains from London to Liverpool each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Take the London to Liverpool train with Avanti West Coast or West Midlands Trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Liverpool from London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 47.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Euston, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located 0.4 miles (732 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 from London to Liverpool including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Liverpool

London

Liverpool

The major train station for departures in London is London Euston. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Euston for your trip from London to Liverpool.

London Euston Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

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

Wifi

Free public Wi-Fi available.

Lockers

Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.

Dining

Burger King
Caffè Nero
Nando's
The Signal Box
Delice de France
Tortilla
Starbucks
AMT Coffee
Upper Crust
Camden Food Co.
& many more

Taxis

Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.

Accessibility

Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.

Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Hilton London Euston
The Wesley Euston Hotel
Travelodge London Central Euston

Lounge

Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18

Ticket Office

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.