How to get to London from Liverpool

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Compare train and coach for Liverpool to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £70.

Distance: 286 km

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Coach
Driving

£70

Average Price

£22

Average Price

Cheapest

£81

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 58m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 28m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 44m

Average total duration

6h 14m

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30m

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4h 17m

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(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to London is a coach with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to London:

A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to London costing on average £70.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 44m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool and London including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 49m faster (2h 28m by train vs 4h 17m by car) and roughly £11 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£70 vs £81). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Liverpool to London

How to get to London from Liverpool by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Liverpool to London is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:055h30
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    14:35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:055h30
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    14:35London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    £101One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW33895
    6:432h13
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    8:56London Euston (EUS)
    £2001One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • West Midlands TrainsC16976 · P69538
    19:334h38
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    0:11London Euston (EUS)
    £161One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West CoastW34025
    20:513h02
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    23:53London Euston (EUS)
    £331One-way
    0 changes
  • Avanti West CoastW33917
    17:432h20
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    20:03London Euston (EUS)
    £391One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:056h05
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    15:10London, Victoria Coach Station
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:255h30
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    20:55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    £101One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    15:255h45
    Liverpool, Liverpool One
    21:10London, Park Lane / Green Street (Marble Arch)
    £101One-way
    0 changes

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Quick Guide: Travelling from Liverpool to London

Average Price: £50
Distance: 178 miles
Average Time: 3h
Trains per Day: ~ 72
Buses per Day: ~ 7
Flights per Day: ~ 7
 

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FAQs: Liverpool to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to London.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and London including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to London is a coach with an average price of £22.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to London:

A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to London costing on average £70.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 58m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Coach takes on average 6h 44m.

The Liverpool to London distance is approximately 286 km.
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to London is:
  • Around 49 coaches per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and London as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liverpool to London with the following travel companies:
  • 13 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
  • 24 direct coaches per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Oxford. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Liverpool to London, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In London, you can enjoy panoramic views from The London Eye, catch a theatrical production in the vibrant West End Theatre District, and explore the eclectic Camden Market. Take a leisurely walk through Hyde Park or visit the Tate Modern for contemporary art. Don't miss the British Museum's vast collection, the historic Tower of London, iconic Buckingham Palace, and the political landmarks of the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. St. Paul's Cathedral offers architectural beauty and rich history.
For a first-time visitor to London, 3 to 4 days is usually sufficient to explore major attractions such as the British Museum, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and the West End.
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