London to Liverpool train with Avanti West Coast
4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Liverpool
Cheapest price
€47
Average price
€144
Fastest journey
2 h 22 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
286 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Liverpool will cost around €144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €47.
Of the 6 trains that leave London for Liverpool on Thu, Jun 19, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 286 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Thu, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 2 h 56 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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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€71 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Liverpool train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W09474+L33126 | On time 7:00 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h42 | 9:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W09537 | On time 7:41 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h23 | 10:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L33389 · L33131 | On time 7:46 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h56 | 10:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W09478+L33131 | On time 8:00 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h42 | 10:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W09542 | On time 8:41 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h22 | 11:03 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L33394 · L33136 | On time 8:46 AM London Euston (EUS) | 2h56 | 11:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Liverpool
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 286 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €28 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 07:46 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways trains London to Liverpool
Find the best trains to Liverpool from London with Omio's travel partners Virgin Trains, West Midlands Trains and Chiltern Railways from €17. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
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.
London to Liverpool train information with Virgin Trains:
- Average Duration: 2 h 31 min
- Cheapest Price: €27
- Virgin Trains frequency: 23 a day
Trains from London to Liverpool
While different modes of transport exist between London and Liverpool, the train provides a quick and convenient way to travel between the capital and this northern city. A total of 29 trains travel from London to Liverpool every day. Of these, 12 travel the 178-mile stretch direct, saving you the inconvenience of time-consuming changes to your journey.
London to Liverpool train time: daily departures
Trains from London to Liverpool leave regularly on this route with at least one service per hour. During peak times, upwards of five services leave London to Liverpool every hour However, it's vital to check the estimated time for arrival since some trains are slower than others. The earliest train leaves London Euston at around 12:35 a.m. If you'd like to board the last one, plan to depart the station by 11: 30 p.m.
How long Is the journey by Train from London to Liverpool?
While the average travel time on trains from London to Liverpool is around two hours 45 minutes, you can reach Liverpool 30 minutes quicker if you board the fastest service. The slowest trains, which involve at least one change, take upwards of three hours 54 minutes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Liverpool?
Departure train station: located on Euston Road, London Euston is a railway terminus in the London Borough of Camden, in central London. It is the busiest train station in London and is accessible by bus, taxi and subway. Some of the facilities at the station include ticket offices, ticket machines, toilets and baby changing facilities, a money exchange, waiting rooms, left-luggage facilities, restaurants and cafes.
Arrival train station: one of the arrival stations for Liverpool-bound trains is Liverpool Lime Street. It is a terminus station and serves the city centre of Liverpool. There are toilets, baby change facilities, shops, cafes, lounges, ticket offices and bicycle parking. Additionally, there are short stay and extended stay car parks.
The second arrival station is the Liverpool Central Station, and you can travel to the city by foot, bus, or taxi. Some of the amenities at the railway station include refreshment vending machines, accessible toilets, WiFi hotspots, payphones, baby changing facilities, bike parking, ATMs and shops. The Liverpool Central terminus offers assistance to travellers who arrive without having pre-booked passenger assistance.
Which train companies travel from London to Liverpool?
Two train companies operate train services from London to Liverpool - West Midlands Railway and Virgin Trains.
West Midlands Railway: London to Liverpool
The West Midlands Railway operates up to two trains per hour. The fastest train arrives in Liverpool in around three hours and 12 minutes. You should expect longer journey times during the holidays and at the weekend. The first West Midlands Railway train from London to Liverpool leaves London Euston at around 5:34 a.m.
Virgin Trains: London to Liverpool
The fastest Virgin Trains service will take you to Liverpool within just over two hours 10 minutes. However, the time you take on your journey might increase if you have to change trains.
London to Liverpool trains: services on board
Virgin Trains allows travellers to bring two suitcases not exceeding 30 x 70 x 90 cm each. You may also travel with one pet for free, with charges for extra animals applying.
If you're travelling with West Midlands Railway, your folding bike is welcome anytime. You may not bring full-size bikes on some busy trains. The company offers priority seating which works in favour of disabled people.
How to find cheap train tickets from London to Liverpool?
Booking in advance and being flexible with departure times and dates can grant access to cheaper tickets with discounts. You can also save money by avoiding peak travel hours, choosing slower journeys, or trains that are indirect with connections.
FAQs: Trains from London to Liverpool
Passengers board the train most frequently from London Euston, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Liverpool
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
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