The cheapest and fastest trains from Norwich to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£108
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Norwich to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Norwich to Liverpool will cost around £108 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 6 trains that leave Norwich for Liverpool every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 299 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 12 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.
C2180912:525h37Norwich station (NRW)18:29Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£551One-way0 changes
W34103+
P01270+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston12:005h04Norwich station (NRW)17:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£861One-way2 changes
P01275+
W33928+
C17966+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston12:305h12Norwich station (NRW)17:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£911One-way3 changes
W34069+
P01270+
C37296+
G3852912:004h59Norwich station (NRW)16:59Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1111One-way5 changes
C21809+
W84702+
G8017912:525h08Norwich station (NRW)18:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1521One-way2 changes
W33918+
P01275+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston12:304h53Norwich station (NRW)17:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1541One-way2 changes
W34069+
P01270+
C37296+
G3852912:004h59Norwich station (NRW)16:59Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1111One-way5 changes
W34103+
P01270+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston12:005h04Norwich station (NRW)17:04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£861One-way2 changes
C21809+
W84702+
G8017912:525h08Norwich station (NRW)18:00Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£1521One-way2 changes
P01275+
W33928+
C17966+
Tube from London Liverpool Street to London Euston12:305h12Norwich station (NRW)17:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)£911One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Norwich to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Norwich to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £53.
Distance: 299 km
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£87 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Norwich to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Norwich to Liverpool trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:52 Norwich | 5h37 | 13:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:30 Norwich | 4h53 | 13:23 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:52 Norwich | 5h37 | 14:29 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:32 Norwich | 5h10 | 16:42 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:48 Norwich | 5h42 | 21:30 Liverpool | 0 changesdirect |
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Why book with Omio vs East Midlands Railway?
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Norwich to Liverpool
Trains from Norwich to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 299 km distance in 4h 53m.
Distance 299 km |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 0:18 |
Last train 23:30 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains from Norwich to Liverpool trainsEast Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Norwich and Liverpool from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Norwich to Liverpool train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Norwich to Liverpool 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Norwich and Liverpool
Most Norwich to Liverpool trains use the Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool Central. Use this guide to compare Norwich and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Norwich station do trains to Liverpool leave from?
Getting to Norwich from Norwich city centre
Norwich train station facilities and services
Norwich 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 and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Norwich.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Norwich. ATMs are available at Norwich.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Norwich. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point, Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78, 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 Norwich: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Norwich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Norwich: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse, 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.
Getting to Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central 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 Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, 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 Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street 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 Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, 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 Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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