Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train with Transpennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€8

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€21

Fastest journey on Sep 17

1 h 29 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

1 h 29 m

Trains on Sep 17

41

Distance

104 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.

Fast trains

On Thu, Sep 17, we found 41 trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 32 direct services.

On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 104 km distance in an average of 1 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 29 m .

On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.

  • Northern RailG89278 · G89599 · P24208
    8:42 PM4h02
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:44 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    81One-way
    2 transfers
  • Northern RailG89092 · G86122
    10:42 AM3h11
    Leeds station (LDS)
    1:53 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressC24641+Northern RailG86143
    8:45 PM2h07
    Leeds station (LDS)
    10:52 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    151One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressG15882
    5:00 PM1h32
    Leeds station (LDS)
    6:32 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG15867
    6:01 PM1h30
    Leeds station (LDS)
    7:31 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    171One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €28.

Distance: 104 km

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

€28

Average price

€10

Average price

Cheapest

€22

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 15m

Average total duration

2h 45m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

1h 26m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Transpennine Express

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

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Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is a bus with an average price of €14.

This is compared to other travel options from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):

A bus is €14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average €28.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is by train with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) including taking a bus and train.

Live departures

Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times

The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Transpennine ExpressW847666:00 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h32
7:32 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160086:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
8:01 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159287:00 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
8:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160187:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
8:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159268:00 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h33
9:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249458:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
9:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC243929:00 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
10:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG160139:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
10:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC2439910:00 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
11:31 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC2495210:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
11:59 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89092 · G8612210:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h11
1:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG1592311:00 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
12:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC2495411:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
12:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89095 · G8614111:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)
3h11
2:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG1593012:00 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
1:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG1590712:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
1:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89098 · G8615412:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h11
3:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC244071:00 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
2:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159221:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
2:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89102 · G861631:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)
3h11
4:53 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG159272:00 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
3:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG159002:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
3:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG158723:00 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h34
4:34 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249653:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
4:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89075 · G861713:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)
2h47
6:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC250224:00 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
5:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249694:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
5:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG158825:00 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h32
6:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249725:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG158676:01 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h30
7:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249756:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h31
8:01 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG158847:00 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h32
8:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249797:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h29
8:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC244298:00 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h33
9:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressC249808:30 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h35
10:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailG89278 · G89599 · P242088:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)
4h02
12:44 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressC24641 · W847348:45 PM Leeds station (LDS)
2h15
11:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC24641+Northern RailG861438:45 PM Leeds station (LDS)
2h07
10:52 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC249849:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)
1h52
11:02 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect
Transpennine ExpressG15832 · W847389:45 PM Leeds station (LDS)
2h23
12:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC2498810:40 PM Leeds station (LDS)
2h07
12:47 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)0 transfersDirect

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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to find the best option for your trip from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €14 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.

There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:42, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 104 km distance in 1h 29m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5
Distance
104 km
Average train duration
1h 49m
Cheapest ticket price
€14
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
6
Fastest train
1h 29m
First train
4:42 AM
Last train
10:08 PM
Cheapest Month
Aug
Cheapest Day
Sat
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Fri
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
14 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €5

Train companies: Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway trains will get you between Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express

About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Transpennine Express Duration
1h 29m
Cheapest Transpennine Express Price
€14
Transpennine Express frequency
6 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
1h 54m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
€14
Northern Rail frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

East Midlands Railway

About
East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average East Midlands Railway Duration
1h 43m
Cheapest East Midlands Railway Price
€27
East Midlands Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 piece of hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for a fee. Free for Advance ticket holders
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs must be on lead and require a ticket (£6 for day ticket)
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) can start from as little as €11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is €22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is 1h 29m to travel the 104 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 4:45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) leaves at 9:45 PM.
Yes,there are 4 direct trains a day from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) with Transpennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
Yes, there are multiple high-speed train options for your journey from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). You can choose between East Midlands Railway. East Midlands Railway trains take around 1h 43m
When taking a train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), you can count on Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, East Midlands Railway for the best way to get you to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV). You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from Leeds station (LDS) is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 29m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds station (LDS) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) including taking a bus and train.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Leeds station (LDS) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)

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

Departure train stations in Leeds
Arrival train stations in Liverpool
LeedsNew Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre

Bus lines1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
Train linesNorthern, TransPennine Express

Leeds train station facilities and services

Leeds 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, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.

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