The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h 57 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
195 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 5 trains that leave Newcastle station (NCL) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 195 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 24 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.










Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 195 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£52 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:43 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h18 | 14:01 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:42 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h54 | 21:36 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:43 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h17 | 22:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 04:35 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h24 | 07:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:44 Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h20 | 11:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:02 Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h57 | 10:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:48, the last at 19:58. The fastest train covers the 195 km distance in 2h 53m.
Distance 195 km |
Average train duration 3h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 53m |
First train 03:48 |
Last train 19:58 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) from Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Newcastle station (NCL) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newcastle station (NCL) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- 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.
- 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
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- 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.
