Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street Trains From €4.49*

Board the direct train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street and arrive in about an hour and a half with services from TransPennine Express. The route between these two major Northern cities runs about every half hour from 06:00 to 22:30, allowing you to plan your travels with flexibility. 

You’ll pass farmland and the occasional village nestled along the edge of the Pennine slopes before arriving at the grand iron-and-glass train shed of Lime Street Station.

This route is operated by TransPennine Express, a company providing regional and intercity rail services in the north of England and Scotland. The operator serves many major destinations, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Sheffield and Newcastle.

Departing from Leeds

With its location on New Station Street in Leeds city, Leeds station is easily accessible from the city centre at just a seven-minute walk from central hot spots. You will also find several bus routes operated by Citybus, arriving from different areas of the city as well as surrounding West Yorkshire.

Leeds station offers connections to local stations as well as major cities, including York, London, Sheffield and Scarborough. The station is served by CrossCountry, LNER, TransPennine Express and Northern.

Main stops

The main stops on the Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street train are Huddersfield, Stalybridge, Manchester Victoria, Newton-Le-Willows and Lea Green. Not all services will call at each of these stops, so consult your specific train details for actual stops.

Arriving at Liverpool Lime Street

Lime Street station is a historic railway station serving the city of Liverpool, with nearly 20 million passengers coming and going each year. Its location on Lime Street is just a short walk away from the central Liverpool ONE complex, so your visit can get started as soon as you disembark.

Liverpool Lime Street offers excellent connections to the rest of the UK, with routes to cities such as London, Manchester, and Newcastle. It also has a dedicated platform for the Merseyrail Wirral line for convenient access to the wider Liverpool area and beyond. Its location adjacent to Liverpool Central station allows for easy transfers between national and local rail services.

You’ll be spoiled for things to see and do once you arrive at Lime Street station, with the iconic Royal Liver Building a 20-minute walk away – definitely worth a visit, given its status as the world’s first skyscraper.

TransPennine Express train classes

TransPennine Express offers two train service classes on its trains from Leeds to Liverpool.

• Standard Class: Standard tickets include free Wi-Fi and plugs at table seats.  
• First Class: Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street First Class travel offers more spacious reclining seats, added legroom and charging points at every seat. A free catering service is included on certain routes.

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TransPennine Express train travel advice 

Leave the research to us for your Leeds to Liverpool train: we’ve covered all the most important information for travelling with TransPennine Express below.

• Luggage: Up to 3 luggage items allowed, with luggage racks for large suitcases and overhead racks for small bags.
• Bicycles: Pre-booking is mandatory for bikes, unless foldable. Free secure bike sheds can be found at stations managed by TransPennine Express. E-scooters are not allowed.
• Children: Up to two under-5s travel free with a paying adult. Half-price tickets for kids under 16. Save on fares for older children with the 16–17 Saver Railcard.
• Pets: Up to 2 pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead or in a carrier, and all other small pets must be in a carrier.
• Passenger Assist: Passengers needing extra help can request assistance across any part of their travel experience, including boarding ramps, luggage assistance, station navigation and help planning journeys.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.