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From London to Liverpool, take the fastest train in 2h 39m, typically 4h 6m. Daily, 45 trains depart from London, with the first at 07:51 and the last at 23:40. During Off-Peak times starting at 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter space with fewer people. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. We save you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
07:51 London Euston | 12:15 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 4h 24m | West Midlands Trains | Find tickets | |
08:19 London Euston | 11:18 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 2h 59m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
08:47 London Euston | 12:15 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 3h 28m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
08:53 London Euston | 13:15 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 4h 22m | West Midlands Trains | Find tickets | |
09:19 London Euston | 12:19 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 3h | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
Experience seamless journey planning from London to Liverpool. Explore the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and pricing options to optimise your trip.
| First train | 07:51 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 23:40 |
| Departure station | London |
| Arrival station | Liverpool |
| Distance | 179 miles (287 km) |
| Journey time | From 2h 39m |
| Price | From £5.75 |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, Northern, LNER |
It takes an average of 2h 39m to travel from London to Liverpool by train. The distance is approximately 287 km. There are normally 45 trains per day travelling from London to Liverpool, with the first train departing at 07:51 and the last train departing at 23:40.
The best and fastest train from London to Liverpool departs from London Euston. Located on the London Inner Ring Road, between Cardington Street and Eversholt Street in the London Borough of Camden, Euston Station is easily accessible by buses, taxis, and the London Underground.
London Euston provides train services to other major cities such as Liverpool, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Northampton, and Watford. The main train operators serving this station include Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper, and London Overground, ensuring a wide range of travel options.
London Euston is well-connected to the London Underground, with direct access to the Northern and Victoria lines. This makes it convenient for passengers to reach other parts of London seamlessly.
The main stops along this journey include Crewe, Stafford, Rugby, Milton Keynes Central, and beyond. The stops may vary depending on the time, train operators, and train routes.
The best and fastest train from London to Liverpool arrives at Liverpool Lime Street. Located in the heart of Liverpool, England, Liverpool Lime Street railway station is a central hub easily reachable by buses and taxis.
Liverpool Lime Street is a major terminus and one of the busiest railway stations in Liverpool, offering connections to numerous UK cities such as London, Manchester, Sheffield, Nottingham, and Newcastle. With services from East Midlands Railway, Merseyrail, TransPennine Express, London Northwestern Railway, Northern, Avanti West Coast, and Transport for Wales, passengers have a variety of travel options.
Close to prominent attractions like the Liverpool Empire Theatre and St George's Hall, the station is perfect for starting your Liverpool adventure. Don't miss the historic Albert Dock, The Beatles Story museum, and the breathtaking Liverpool Cathedral, which offer a rich blend of culture, history, and stunning architecture.
Travel from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street in about 2 hours and 20 minutes with Avanti West Coast trains.
Along the way, enjoy views of the Cheshire countryside, the rolling landscapes of the West Midlands, and the outskirts of the Chiltern Hills as you approach London, offering a picturesque travel experience.
Choose Avanti West Coast for premier long-distance train services on the West Coast. Travel at high speed from London to Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Edinburgh with ease and comfort.
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