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Museum of Liverpool
A major museum covering Liverpool’s global links, city life and transport, with family-friendly displays and broad local history.
Cheapest price on 04 Oct
£17
Average ticket price on 04 Oct
£49
Fastest journey on 04 Oct
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 04 Oct
2 h 38 m
Trains on 04 Oct
6
Distance
132 km
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 £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Sun 04 Oct, we found 6 trains from Nottingham to Liverpool, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 48 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.
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G01096Trains from Nottingham to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:24, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 4:24 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Liverpool trains for today, Saturday 3 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01100+ W33477 | On time 9:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h16 | 11:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C04451 | On time 9:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 12:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01103+ W33718 | On time 10:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h16 | 12:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C04454 | On time 10:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 13:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01106+ W33406 | On time 11:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h16 | 13:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C04457 | On time 11:45 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h44 | 14:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01108+ W33489 | On time 12:07 Nottingham station (NOT) | 2h16 | 14:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
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Liverpool Lime Street Station -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, 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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

Most Nottingham to Liverpool trains use the Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool Central. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: 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.
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 options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
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 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.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
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 options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. 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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: 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” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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: Yes.
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