The cheapest and fastest trains from Wolverhampton to Liverpool
Cheapest price
€16
Average price
€29
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Wolverhampton to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Wolverhampton to Liverpool will cost around €29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
Of the 5 trains that leave Wolverhampton for Liverpool on Sun, Dec 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 1 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest trains will take 2 h 31 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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Compare train and bus for Wolverhampton to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wolverhampton to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 108 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Wolverhampton to Liverpool train times
The table below shows live departures for Wolverhampton to Liverpool trains for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L33122 | On time 8:23 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h19 | 9:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W10501 · W09533 | On time 8:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h32 | 10:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L33124 | On time 8:53 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h24 | 10:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L33127 | On time 9:23 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h19 | 10:42 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W10489 · W09538 | On time 9:32 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h32 | 11:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L33130 | On time 9:53 AM Wolverhampton station (WVH) | 1h24 | 11:17 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Wolverhampton to Liverpool
Trains from Wolverhampton to Liverpool run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 23:43. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 1h 19m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 04:35 |
Last train 23:43 |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Wolverhampton to Liverpool trainsWest Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Wolverhampton and Liverpool from €7. 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 Wolverhampton to Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Wolverhampton to Liverpool 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Wolverhampton, which is located around 0.2 miles (328 m) 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 Wolverhampton to Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 06:15 - 23:59
- Car Park: Multi storey
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 4; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle facilities are currently located at the front of the station adjacent to the multi-storey car park whilst redevelopment works are carried out at the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Due to construction works taking place at Wolverhampton station, rail replacement buses are unable to use the short stay car park at the front of the station. For the foreseeable future rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off at bus stop AH on Lichfield Street (by the Moon Under Water public house).
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:30 - 00:10 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station. Access to the station is via a hundred metre cobbled street slope or uneven pavement down to the ticket office. Platform 1 - has level access for train to Manchester Victoria, St Helens, Wigan, Preston and Warrington Bank Quay. Platform 2 - has level access for trains to Liverpool from Crewe/ Manchester Airport via Newton-le-Willows Platform 3 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Warrington Central and Manchester Piccadilly. Platform 4 - down 20 steps to level under-pass and then up 20 steps to the platform for trains to Liverpool from Manchester Oxford Road via Warrington (Stations)
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Tunnel Road. (Station side for Warrington, opposite for Liverpool).
- Type of shops available: News agent
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: N/A
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: James Street Station, James Street, Liverpool
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
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