The cheapest and fastest trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Peterborough station (PBO) 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 Peterborough station (PBO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 6 trains that leave Peterborough station (PBO) for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 59 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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Y12440Live departures
Peterborough station (PBO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Peterborough station (PBO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 10 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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Y12438 | On time 07:27 Peterborough station (PBO) | 4h02 | 11:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C40740+ Y12438 | On time 07:37 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h52 | 11:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C40784+ L36639 | On time 07:59 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h32 | 11:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
Y12440 | On time 08:30 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h59 | 12:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
C41016+ L37225 | On time 08:35 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h24 | 11:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
C14499+ L37225 | On time 08:48 Peterborough station (PBO) | 3h11 | 11:59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Peterborough station (PBO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from Peterborough station (PBO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 19:57. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 06:48 |
Last train 19:57 |
Train companies: East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Peterborough station (PBO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsEast Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Peterborough station (PBO) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Peterborough station (PBO) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Peterborough station (PBO) 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 Peterborough station (PBO) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Spittle Bank
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible taxis: Outside station plus we can book by phone
- 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 Platform 1 and between Platforms 4 and 5. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 ; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Services Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance and adjacent to BTP office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the station entrance.
- 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.
