Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with West Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 29 Aug

Cheapest price on 29 Aug

£46

Average ticket price on 29 Aug

£102

Fastest journey on 29 Aug

3 h 3 m

Average journey duration on 29 Aug

3 h 3 m

Trains on 29 Aug

12

Distance

217 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) 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 Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £102 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.

Fast trains

To travel from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) you need to make at least one change.

  • CrossCountryG00700+West Midlands TrainsC17956
    11:123h05
    Oxford station (OXF)
    14:17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £461One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW33489+Chiltern RailwaysL38411+TubeTube from London Marylebone to London Euston
    9:454h38
    Oxford station (OXF)
    14:23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £1031One-way
    2 changes
  • CrossCountryG00699+West Midlands TrainsC17766
    10:103h07
    Oxford station (OXF)
    13:17Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £1071One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG00859+West Midlands TrainsC17969
    10:393h03
    Oxford station (OXF)
    13:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £1071One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG00856+West Midlands TrainsC17858
    9:393h03
    Oxford station (OXF)
    12:42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    £1071One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a train costs an average of £47.

Distance: 217 km

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Coach

£47

Average Price

£19

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Cheapest

3h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 11m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

3h 35m

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National Express

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Live departures

Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Friday 28 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
CrossCountryG00710+West Midlands TrainsC17758
On time
13:11 Oxford station (OXF)
3h06
16:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryG00875+West Midlands TrainsC17781
On time
13:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
16:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryG00879+West Midlands TrainsC17966
On time
14:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
17:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryG00879+West Midlands TrainsC17966
On time
14:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
17:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryG00716+West Midlands TrainsC18003
On time
15:12 Oxford station (OXF)
3h05
18:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryG00887+West Midlands TrainsC17869
On time
15:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h08
18:47 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryG00718+West Midlands TrainsC17772
On time
16:11 Oxford station (OXF)
3h06
19:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryG00891+West Midlands TrainsC17968
On time
16:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h10
19:49 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
Great Western RailwayG14994+Avanti West CoastW34058+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston
On time
17:03 Oxford station (OXF)
4h03
21:06 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00726+West Midlands TrainsC17782
On time
18:11 Oxford station (OXF)
3h06
21:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryG00733+West Midlands TrainsC18030
On time
19:11 Oxford station (OXF)
3h06
22:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
Avanti West CoastW33907+TubeTube from London Marylebone to London Euston+Chiltern RailwaysL37614
On time
19:19 Oxford station (OXF)
5h29
0:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00912+West Midlands TrainsC18001
On time
19:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h38
23:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
1 change
CrossCountryG00912+West Midlands TrainsW11363+Avanti West CoastW33967 · W34278
On time
19:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h26
23:05 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3 changes
Great Western RailwayY15303+Avanti West CoastW33907+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Euston
On time
20:08 Oxford station (OXF)
4h40
0:48 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
CrossCountryG00918+Avanti West CoastW34091+Northern RailP24208
On time
20:39 Oxford station (OXF)
4h05
0:44 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2 changes
Saturday 29 August
CrossCountryG00848+West Midlands TrainsC179816:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
9:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
CrossCountryG00737+West Midlands TrainsC180267:12 Oxford station (OXF)
3h05
10:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
CrossCountryG00850+West Midlands TrainsC179787:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
10:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
CrossCountryG00852+West Midlands TrainsC178678:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
CrossCountryG00740+West Midlands TrainsC179589:10 Oxford station (OXF)
3h07
12:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
CrossCountryG00856+West Midlands TrainsC178589:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
12:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
Avanti West CoastW33489+Chiltern RailwaysL38411+TubeTube from London Marylebone to London Euston9:45 Oxford station (OXF)
4h38
14:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 changes
CrossCountryG00699+West Midlands TrainsC1776610:10 Oxford station (OXF)
3h07
13:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
CrossCountryG00859+West Midlands TrainsC1796910:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
13:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
CrossCountryG00700+West Midlands TrainsC1795611:12 Oxford station (OXF)
3h05
14:17 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
CrossCountryG00862+West Midlands TrainsC1798011:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
14:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change
CrossCountryG00868+West Midlands TrainsC1785012:39 Oxford station (OXF)
3h03
15:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:39, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 3h 2m.

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 £12
Distance
217 km
Average train duration
3h 11m
Cheapest ticket price
£20
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
3h 2m
First train
5:39
Last train
19:39
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
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 £12

Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford station (OXF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
£20
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 3m
Cheapest Price
£27
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

Cross Country

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 2m
Cheapest Price
£188
Cross Country frequency
16 a day

FAQs: Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oxford station (OXF) 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £20, while the average price tends to be around £47.
The train journey from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) covers a distance of 217 km and takes approximately 3h 2m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 217 km.
The first train from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 5:39.
The last train from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) departs at 19:39.
Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
To get from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
The cheapest way to get from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by coach, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Oxford to Liverpool Lime Street offers a mix of urban and rural scenery. Travellers can enjoy the picturesque landscapes of the English countryside, including rolling hills and charming villages, especially as the train passes through the Chilterns and areas around Manchester. However, parts of the route are also more urban and industrial.
A day trip from Oxford to Liverpool Lime Street is not feasible as the journey takes 3h 2m. Trains run 6 times per day over a distance of 217 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).

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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford station (OXF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Most Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Oxford to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Oxford station (OXF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Oxford
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
OxfordOxford station, Park End Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1HS+44 3451652030WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Oxford from Oxford city centre

BusS1, Ns1 · 6m · £0.90 · every ~12 min
5, 3, 3A, 400, N3, N400 · 9m · £2 · every ~66 min
X1, X15, 600 · 9m · £2 · every ~14 min
X20, 120 · 10m · every ~10 min

Oxford train station facilities and services

Oxford has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.

Food and drink

Food and drink options are available at Oxford.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at Oxford. ATMs are available at Oxford.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Oxford.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Oxford: Parking, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Oxford: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Oxford: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and an overbridge to access platform 4. Safety warning - Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible Taxis available at this station Please request staff assistance or call our free help line for, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Situated by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.

Most popular trains to and from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Oxford station (OXF)

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