First Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 03 Sept
£154
Average ticket price on 03 Sept
£167
Fastest journey on 03 Sept
3 h 58 m
Average journey duration on 03 Sept
5 h 7 m
Trains on 03 Sept
6
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stansted Airport (SSD) 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 Stansted Airport (SSD) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around £167 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £154.
To travel from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) you need to make at least 2 changes.
G00955 · G00851+
C17771
G00955+
G15893 · C24399+
C02087
G00955+
C17848 · C17771
G00955+
C21812
W84667+
P66093+
C21812+
P76233
W34073+
P01069+
Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston
G00955+
G15893 · C24399+
C02087
G00955 · G00851+
C17771
G00955+
C17848 · C17771
W84667+
P66093+
C21812+
P76233Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 276 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£71 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration 6h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average £71.
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 18m.
Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £69 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.74. The journey takes 4h 33m versus 3h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Airport (SSD) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34073+ P01069+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston | 6:05 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 3h58 | 10:03 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
G00955 · G00851+ C17771 | 6:18 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h24 | 11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
G00955+ G15893 · C24399+ C02087 | 6:18 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h13 | 11:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 changes | |
G00955+ C17771 · C17848 | 6:18 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h24 | 11:42 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 changes | |
G00955+ C21812 | 6:18 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 6h11 | 12:29 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change | |
W84667+ P76233 · P66093+ C21812 | 6:25 Stansted Airport (SSD) | 5h35 | 12:00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Stansted Airport (SSD) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £49 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:55, the last at 19:28. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 4h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £49 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 40m |
First train 4:55 |
Last train 19:28 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stansted Airport (SSD) 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.

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