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The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Liverpool

Showing times and prices for 25 Mar

Cheapest price

£24

Average price

£35

Fastest journey

2 h 44 m

Average duration

3 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

132 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Nottingham to Liverpool will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for Liverpool 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 132 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 21 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.

09:452h44

Nottingham

12:29Liverpool

£241One-way

0 changes

05:213h08

Nottingham

08:29Liverpool

£261One-way

0 changes

05:083h21

Nottingham

08:29Liverpool

£331One-way

0 changes

18:462h44

Nottingham

21:30Liverpool

£431One-way

0 changes

08:543h06

Nottingham

12:00Liverpool

£511One-way

0 changes

Nottingham to Liverpool train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 25 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express	08:54 Nottingham	3h06	12:00 Liverpool	0 changesDirect
East Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Trains	09:45 Nottingham	2h44	12:29 Liverpool	0 changesDirect
East Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Trains	18:46 Nottingham	2h44	21:30 Liverpool	0 changesDirect
East Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Trains	05:08 Nottingham	3h21	08:29 Liverpool	0 changesDirect
East Midlands TrainsEast Midlands Trains	05:21 Nottingham	3h08	08:29 Liverpool	0 changesDirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Nottingham to Liverpool?

The best time to book your train from Nottingham to Liverpool is 21 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Nottingham to Liverpool route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Liverpool.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Nottingham to Liverpool

Trains from Nottingham to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 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

131 km

Average train duration

2h 57m

Cheapest ticket price

£12

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 38m

First train

04:58

Last train

18:46

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £8

Train companies: East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) and West Midlands Trains trains Nottingham to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool from Nottingham from £17 with Omio’s train partners East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3) and West Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Liverpool train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 28 min
Cheapest Price: £17

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Nottingham to Liverpool. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Nottingham to Liverpool with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 7 h 42 min
Cheapest Price: £86
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 1 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.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Nottingham to Liverpool train information:

Average Duration: 3 h 5 min
Cheapest Price: £26

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.

Nottingham to Liverpool train information with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 2 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: £71

Trains from Nottingham to Liverpool

For those looking to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool, catching the train is an convenient choice. On average, direct trains from Nottingham to Liverpool take an average of 2 hours 40 minutes, although some services can take as long as 3 hours. During peak times, trains from Nottingham to Liverpool depart Nottingham at least three times an hour. Although the first service from Nottingham to Liverpool departs at 2:06 a.m, this service requires multiple transfers and takes almost 8 hours in total. All direct services departing Nottingham bound for Liverpool are operated by East Midlands Trains.

FAQs: Nottingham to Liverpool train

FAQs: Travel by train from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Liverpool.

Cheap train tickets from Nottingham to Liverpool can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Nottingham to Liverpool is £41; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Nottingham to Liverpool train time is 2 h 23 min covering the 81 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Nottingham to Liverpool leaves at 04: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Nottingham to Liverpool leaves at 23: 49.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool without having to change trains with East Midlands Trains or east_midlands_trains. There are 3 direct trains from Nottingham to Liverpool each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Liverpool. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from Nottingham to Liverpool.

Take the Nottingham to Liverpool train with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast or east_midlands_trains. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the route between Nottingham and Liverpool as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 49.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Nottingham, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 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 Nottingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 23 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Nottingham to Liverpool by train is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Liverpool from Nottingham including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Liverpool

Nottingham

Liverpool

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

Nottingham Shopping

Amenities at train station

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Nottingham station, Carrington Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 3AQ

Phone Number

+44 800 200 6060

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
Accessible public telephones: none
Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station.
Accessible ticket machines: There are 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: Yes

Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
National key toilets: Yes
National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Public transport options for Nottingham