Travel from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street in around 2 hours and 32 minutes with Avanti West Coast. Sit back as you pass the charming English countryside, towns and suburbs.
Avanti West Coast operates long-distance services to and from London, the West Midlands, North West England, North Wales and Scotland along the West Coast Main Line. Trains call at cities and towns such as Preston, Stoke-on-Trent, Glasgow and Birmingham.
Departing from London Euston
Located on Euston Road in Camden, London Euston station is a popular railway hub for intercity and suburban services. Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, West Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway(GWR) and London Overground operate trains alighting at the station. Destinations include Chester, Birmingham and Manchester.
London Euston has a bus station in front of the main entrance, as well as direct access to the Northern and Victoria lines, facilitating convenient travel across London.
Main stops
Trains from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street could also alight at Runcorn, Crewe, Stafford and Milton Keynes Central. Stops vary according to the route, time and operator.
Arriving at Liverpool Lime Street
The London Euston to Liverpool train arrives in the eastern corner of the city centre at Liverpool Lime Street station. The main bus stops serving the station are on Lime Street, offering convenient access to the rest of Liverpool and neighbouring suburbs. You can also take the Wirral Line on the Merseyrail network and local City Line routes. The cab stops at the taxi rank outside the Skelhorne Street entrance.
Train services - operated by Avanti West Coast, Northern, East Midlands Railway, and others - serve stations such as Warrington Central, Manchester Airport and Sheffield.
Known for its vibrant cultural scene, you won’t be short of ways to fill your time in Liverpool. There are a multitude of attractions, which you’ll find as soon as you leave Liverpool Lime Street station. The Walker Art Gallery and St George’s Hall are around the corner. Slightly further on is the Liverpool ONE shopping centre with over 170 shops, restaurants and leisure venues. Discover the repurposed warehouses of Royal Albert Dock, from Tate Liverpool to The Beatles Story.
Avanti West Coast train classes
- Standard Class: Buy cheap train tickets for Standard Class and reserve a comfortable seat. Carriages include free WiFi, and plug sockets are available at some tables and window seats.
- Standard Premium Class: Travelling in Standard Premium offers a wider, comfier seat and extra legroom. Window seats are fitted with plug sockets.
- First Class: London to Liverpool First Class amenities include complimentary food and drink, a table at your seat, and First Class lounge access. Enjoy free WiFi, refreshments and charging points.
Avanti West Coast train travel advice
- Luggage: Items (no more than 30 x 70 x 90 centimetres) must be in racks or above your seat.
- Bicycles: Spaces are limited but free of charge. You must reserve a space and bring a copy of your reservation.
- Children: Under-5s travel for free, and kids aged 5–15 get 50% off. A Family & Friends Railcard saves you up to 60% off child tickets and 1/3 off adult fares. 16–17 Saver Railcard holders get a 50% discount on most tickets.
- Pets: Small pets and dogs should be on a lead or in a pet carrier and kept off seats.
- Passenger Assist: Assist with boarding and alighting trains, book wheelchair space and seating, offer comprehensive rail information, and help with animals or pets.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.