The cheapest and fastest trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
217 km
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 £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 3 trains that leave Oxford station (OXF) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 217 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 22 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 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 prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 217 km
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3h 37m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, 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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![]() | 09:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h39 | 13:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:40 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h38 | 13:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h39 | 14:18 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:39 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h25 | 15:04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:08 Oxford station (OXF) | 3h16 | 21:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:20, the last at 18:40. The fastest train covers the 217 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 217 km |
Average train duration 3h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 04:20 |
Last train 18:40 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Oxford station (OXF) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Chiltern Railways, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Oxford station (OXF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Chiltern Railways
Avanti West Coast
Cross Country
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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Oxford station (OXF) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:15 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between 09:00 and 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: Car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From station forecourt in front of 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.


