Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London train with West Midlands Trains

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 17

Cheapest price on Sep 17

€17

Average ticket price on Sep 17

€62

Fastest journey on Sep 17

2 h 20 m

Average journey duration on Sep 17

2 h 20 m

Trains on Sep 17

56

Distance

286 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London will cost around €62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.

Fast trains

On Thu, Sep 17, we found 56 trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London, including 23 direct services.

On Thu, Sep 17 the direct trains cover the 286 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .

On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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.

  • West Midlands TrainsC16949 · Y80908
    2:12 PM4h06
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:18 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsC16949 · C18015
    2:12 PM3h12
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    5:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsC16954 · C17791
    3:12 PM3h12
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    6:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsC16959 · C18025
    4:12 PM3h12
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    7:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    171One-way
    1 transfer
  • West Midlands TrainsC16972 · C18005
    6:33 PM3h51
    Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    10:24 PMLondon Euston (EUS)
    171One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, while a train costs an average of €67.

Distance: 286 km

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Train
Bus
Driving

€67

Average price

€26

Average price

Cheapest

€93

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 33m

Average total duration

6h 3m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 12m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London is a bus with an average price of €26.

This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London:

A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London costing on average €67.

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London is by train with an average journey time of 2h 53m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 3m.

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

Live departures

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London train times

The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London 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
Avanti West CoastW339466:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h23
8:27 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16913 · C178806:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h17
9:25 AM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16915 · C178846:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h51
10:24 AM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW339917:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h27
9:34 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16917 · C178847:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h14
10:24 AM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW338787:40 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h23
10:03 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW339558:07 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h23
10:30 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16920 · Y808418:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
4h07
12:17 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16920 · C178548:10 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h14
11:24 AM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW341708:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h20
11:03 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW340859:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h22
11:30 AM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16925 · Y808539:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
4h05
1:17 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16925 · C178379:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h12
12:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16925+Avanti West CoastW342499:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h23
11:35 AM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW341199:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h20
12:03 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW3423410:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h22
12:30 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16929 · Y8086510:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
4h05
2:17 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16932 · C17802 · C1780610:33 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h51
2:24 PM London Euston (EUS)2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW3398811:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h22
1:30 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16934+Avanti West CoastW3396511:12 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h23
1:35 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW3409411:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h20
2:03 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastC0128812:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h24
2:32 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16939 · C1801612:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h12
3:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16939+Avanti West CoastW3393412:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h23
2:35 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW3389412:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h20
3:03 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW338811:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h22
3:30 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16944 · C180081:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h12
4:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16944+Avanti West CoastW342171:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h25
3:37 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16947 · Y809031:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
4h17
5:50 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16947 · Y80903 · C180151:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h51
5:24 PM London Euston (EUS)2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW339491:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h22
4:05 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW339152:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h23
4:31 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16949 · Y809082:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
4h06
6:18 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16949 · C180152:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h12
5:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16949 · C180152:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h12
5:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16949+Avanti West CoastW342812:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h25
4:37 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW341652:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h21
5:04 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16954 · C177913:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h12
6:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16954 · C177913:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h12
6:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16954+Avanti West CoastW341973:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h25
5:37 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW341633:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h21
6:04 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW340814:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h23
6:31 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16959 · C180254:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h12
7:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16959+Avanti West CoastW341404:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h24
6:36 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW338774:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h20
7:03 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16964 · C178765:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h14
8:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16964+Avanti West CoastW342725:10 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h26
7:36 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW339175:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h20
8:03 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West CoastW339136:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h22
8:30 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16969 · C178636:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h15
9:27 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
West Midlands TrainsC16972 · C180056:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h51
10:24 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW341216:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h20
9:03 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC16976 · P695387:33 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
4h38
12:11 AM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW341667:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
2h22
10:05 PM London Euston (EUS)0 transfersDirect
West Midlands TrainsC17016 · C17870 · C179138:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
4h41
12:49 AM London Euston (EUS)2 transfers
Avanti West CoastW34259+Transpennine ExpressW847378:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
3h21
11:40 PM London Euston (EUS)1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London

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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.

There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 19:12. The fastest train covers the 286 km distance in 2h 13m.

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 €6
Distance
286 km
Average train duration
2h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
€17
Trains per day
12
Direct trains
5
Fastest train
2h 13m
First train
5:04 AM
Last train
7:12 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Wed
Least Busy Day
Sun
Best time to book
28 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 €6

Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average West Midlands Trains Duration
2h 47m
Cheapest West Midlands Trains Price
€17
West Midlands Trains frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Avanti West Coast Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Avanti West Coast Price
€27
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London 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 London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London can start from as little as €17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London is €67; 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London is 2h 13m to travel the 286 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London leaves at 5:04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The latest train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London leaves at 7:12 PM.
Yes,there are 5 direct trains a day from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London with Avanti West Coast. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London, you can count on West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast for the best way to get you to London. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A trip to London from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2h 13m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London including taking a train and bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London

Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to London trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to London Euston station pair, with some services arriving at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Liverpool
Arrival train stations in London
Liverpool Lime StreetLime St, Liverpool L1 1JD, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre

Suburban train linesWirral Line (green)
Bus lines9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train linesNorthern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement ServicesRail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.

Liverpool Lime Street 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 and drink

Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.

Tickets and information

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 and lost property

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.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

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.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.

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