York to Liverpool train with TransPennine Express
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from York to Liverpool
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£67
Fastest journey
2 h 26 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Liverpool will cost around £67 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
Of the 5 trains that leave York for Liverpool every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for York to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 138 km
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£39 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
York to Liverpool train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27202 | On time 07:04 York station (YRK) | 2h27 | 09:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C27199 | On time 08:05 York station (YRK) | 2h26 | 10:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C26362 | On time 09:04 York station (YRK) | 2h28 | 11:32 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C26359 | On time 10:05 York station (YRK) | 2h26 | 12:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C26849 · C26356 | On time 10:20 York station (YRK) | 3h11 | 13:31 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from York to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 52m |
First train 00:18 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train providers: TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) trains York to Liverpool
Find the best trains between York and Liverpool with Omio's travel partners TransPennine Express and Northern Rail (3) from £18. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
TransPennine Express from York to Liverpool train information:
- Average Duration: 1 h 58 min
- Cheapest Price: £18
Trains from York to Liverpool: Journey Details
Trains from York to Liverpool leave throughout the day and the evening. The first service leaves just before 6:00 am. Trains then run every 30 minutes to one hour, until just before 10:00 pm. All services are run by First TransPennine Express. Most services run direct, but early morning services may have one or two changes. Journey times can vary, but most last between 3-4 hours. Fares may be higher for early morning services.
Taking the Train from York
York train station is situated just a few minutes walk from the city centre. It is well connected to local transport links. There are several bus stops outside the station, where both local and national bus services can be found. The Coastliner bus connects York with the coast, and with Leeds. This service runs from early morning until just before midnight. There is a taxi rank outside the station that is open 24 hours a day. Short stay parking is available. There is bike storage at the station.
Getting into Liverpool by Train
Liverpool is famous for its reputation as a musically historical city, with a creative and cultural feel. Tourists to Liverpool can visit the famous haunts of The Beatles, as well as discovering new music being played in venues across the city. When travelling from York to Liverpool, trains arrive at Lime Street station. Lime Street station is a short distance from other train stations such as James Street, and is situated in the city centre. It is well connected to many different bus services; with regular buses departing to the local area, as well as national coaches and an airport shuttle service. There is a taxi rank outside the station.
FAQs: York to Liverpool train
Passengers board the train most frequently from York, which is located around 0.5 miles (787 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Liverpool Lime Street, located 0.4 miles (732 m) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in York and Liverpool
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 19:00 For Advance Purchases, the opening hours are: Mon - Fri 08:00 until 19:00. Sat 08:00 until 18:00. Sun 09:00 until 18:00
- Car Park: Station Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Main Concourse and in the Waiting Room between Platforms 7 and 9. The Gents toilet is adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9. The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are adjacent to Platform 2 and between Platforms 8 and 9; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff.
- 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: Within station, within car park, and next to the ticket office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E outside the Principal Hotel
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