The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€66
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€92
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
4 h 59 m
Trains on Sep 18
5
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport 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 London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around €92 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 trains from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 276 km distance in an average of 4 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 53 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 6 h 4 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.
8:25 AM5h04London Stansted Airport1:29 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€661One-way0 transfers
9:25 AM6h04London Stansted Airport3:29 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€661One-way0 transfers
7:11 AM3h53London Stansted Airport11:04 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€681One-way0 transfers
8:11 AM3h53London Stansted Airport12:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€881One-way0 transfers
7:28 AM6h01London Stansted Airport1:29 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way0 transfers
8:11 AM3h53London Stansted Airport12:04 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€881One-way0 transfers
7:11 AM3h53London Stansted Airport11:04 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€681One-way0 transfers
8:25 AM5h04London Stansted Airport1:29 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€661One-way0 transfers
7:28 AM6h01London Stansted Airport1:29 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€1701One-way0 transfers
9:25 AM6h04London Stansted Airport3:29 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)€661One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €64 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, while a train costs an average of €72.
Distance: 276 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€72 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest | €77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration 6h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A bus is €45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average €109.
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W34237+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ P66175 | Delayed 8:43 AM 8:09 AMStansted Airport (SSD) | 3h55 | 12:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W34199+ C17774+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston+ P66199 | Delayed 9:02 AM 8:41 AMStansted Airport (SSD) | 4h01 | 12:42 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
W33916+ P66199+ Tube from Tottenham Hale to London Euston | Delayed 9:07 AM 8:41 AMStansted Airport (SSD) | 3h42 | 12:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
![]() | 7:11 AM London Stansted Airport | 3h53 | 11:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:28 AM London Stansted Airport | 6h01 | 1:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:11 AM London Stansted Airport | 3h53 | 12:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry or London North Eastern Railway to find the best option for your trip from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €49 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 09:46. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 5:11 AM |
Last train 9:46 AM |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
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Train companies: Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsTranspennine Express, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport 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.

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